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A Dog's Perfect Christmas
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Cathryn Michon. With Dennis Quaid, Milo Ventimiglia, Brooke Lena Johnson.
7.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
When a medical emergency pulls the Goss family apart, determined dog Winstead will do all he can to bring his humans back together before Christmas Eve.
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7.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTWhen a medical emergency pulls the Goss family apart, determined dog Winstead will do all he can to bring his humans back together before Christmas Eve.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for A Dog's Perfect Christmas.
MoviHero lists November 4, 2026 as the release date for A Dog's Perfect Christmas. Cathryn Michon is the listed director. The listed cast includes Dennis Quaid as Sander Goss, Milo Ventimiglia as Hunter Goss, Brooke Lena Johnson as Ello Goss, Kathleen Rose Perkins as Juliana Goss. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateNovember 4, 2026
GenresDrama · Family · Comedy
Runtime1h 39m
DirectorCathryn Michon
CastDennis Quaid as Sander Goss, Milo Ventimiglia as Hunter Goss, Brooke Lena Johnson as Ello Goss, Kathleen Rose Perkins as Juliana Goss
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is A Dog's Perfect Christmas right for tonight?
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A Dog's Perfect Christmas runs 1h 39m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
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The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.2/10 from 56 votes. Updated Nov 15, 2026.
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required4/10
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otherSander GossSander Goss in A Dog's Perfect Christmas (2026), played by Dennis Quaid.Open character guide otherHunter GossHunter Goss in A Dog's Perfect Christmas (2026), played by Milo Ventimiglia.Open character guide otherEllo GossEllo Goss in A Dog's Perfect Christmas (2026), played by Brooke Lena Johnson.Open character guide
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