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A Puppy for Christmas

  • TV Movie
  • 2016
  • TV-PG
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
1.3K
YOUR RATING
Cindy Busby in A Puppy for Christmas (2016)
ComedyDramaRomance

After adopting a cute puppy, Noelle's world is turned upside down when her boyfriend breaks up with her. After accepting an invitation to spend the holidays with a co-worker, she is surround... Read allAfter adopting a cute puppy, Noelle's world is turned upside down when her boyfriend breaks up with her. After accepting an invitation to spend the holidays with a co-worker, she is surrounded by the Christmas cheer of a happy family and soon sparks begin to fly.After adopting a cute puppy, Noelle's world is turned upside down when her boyfriend breaks up with her. After accepting an invitation to spend the holidays with a co-worker, she is surrounded by the Christmas cheer of a happy family and soon sparks begin to fly.

  • Director
    • Justin G. Dyck
  • Writer
    • Melissa Rundle
  • Stars
    • Cindy Busby
    • Greyston Holt
    • Christopher Russell
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    1.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Justin G. Dyck
    • Writer
      • Melissa Rundle
    • Stars
      • Cindy Busby
      • Greyston Holt
      • Christopher Russell
    • 13User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Cindy Busby
    Cindy Busby
    • Noelle
    Greyston Holt
    Greyston Holt
    • Liam
    Christopher Russell
    Christopher Russell
    • Todd
    Allison Price
    Allison Price
    • Joyce
    Derek McGrath
    Derek McGrath
    • Gramps
    Victoria Snow
    • Helen
    Toya Alexis
    Toya Alexis
    • Felicia
    Grant Roll
    • Stanley McGibbons
    Nadine Whiteman
    Nadine Whiteman
    • Mary
    • (as Nadine Roden)
    Tamara Almeida
    Tamara Almeida
    • Beatrice
    Liz Gordon
    • Pam
    Brigitte Kingsley
    Brigitte Kingsley
    • Erica
    • (as Brigitte Kingsley Cymek)
    Michael McCrudden
    • Todd's Drinking Buddy
    Phillip Samuel
    Phillip Samuel
    • Barkeep
    Shawn Meunier
    • Lumberjack Guy
    Chris Gleason
    Chris Gleason
    • Mullet Man
    Dave Barclay
    • The Chief
    Adam Chuckryk
    • Hot Guy
    • Director
      • Justin G. Dyck
    • Writer
      • Melissa Rundle
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews13

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    Kirpianuscus

    nice

    A Christmas film around a puppy. Nothing memorable but nice. And that nice is the most important thing in this case. Because, what high expectations are possible ? Love, perfect man, job, few drops of humor and seduction. And a lot of sugar. Childish, predictable, it is like a cocoa cup. And Cindy Busby gives a not so bad Noelle, Christopher Russell makes the cliches reasonables, Greyton Holt gives a cool, sensitive Prince Charming and the story works in decent manner, with few dosis of indulgence from the public.
    9fiwebgrl

    Sweet Christmas movie

    What a sweet movie! I watched it a few times this holiday season. Greyston and a puppy, who could resist!
    3kz917-1

    Bad Dog!

    No treats for the writers or creators of this hot mess of a Christmas film! It was bad from the start, yet I couldn't stop watching... Seriously, who buys a dog without talking to the person they live with? Ugh. The sleeping under her desk, bringing the dog to work multiple times after her boss makes her take it home. This woman has many other serious issues.. Horrible movie.
    7honeyofbak

    Greyston Holt

    Greyston Holt, Greyston Holt, Greyston Holt, Greyston Holt, Greyston Holt, Greyston Holt is reason enough to watch this film. Puppy was cute, but really, Greyston Holt, Greyston Holt, Greyston Holt all 6'2" of him is why I love this sweet funky film.
    6jk-692-236394

    Updated Review- Enjoyed it more the 2nd time- years later.

    2023- I watched this again, and you know what I liked it. I did not find all the things that annoyed me the first time even noticeable. I think because since I first saw this movie with the dog, I have now seen so many other of this type of movie with the dogs. The dog is really cute. I enjoyed it the 2nd time.

    First Review- This is not the worst Christmas movie. I found so many things super annoying about it. The actors all were pretty good with what they had. But the whole puppy thing almost sunk the movie it was so unrealistic. Bringing the dog everywhere? Who does that with a puppy? Who was the jewelry company they were supporting in this movie? A sponsor? Who wears fancy costume jewelry in their robe and pajamas? Or out in the snow, or a skirt for goodness sake while on a snowmobile? Why didn't she take off her ear muffs when inside on a major scene? The lead character was oddly ditzy in an annoying way. You never forget you are watching a cheesy holiday movie. I think they could have done much better with a better script. I watch a ton of holiday movies each year, and you can let this one play in the background while you do other things, so that is always good to me.

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    • Trivia
      The first film to co-star Cindy Busby and Christopher Russell. They went on to co-star in romantic TV movies several more times.
    • Goofs
      A coworker puts Amazonian soil on Noelle's desk when telling his engagement story. The import of foreign soil, especially from tropical locations, is strictly regulated. This is because insects and parasites in soil could spread and cause environmental damage.
    • Connections
      Referenced in The Cinema Snob: A Christmas Puppy (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Tickled Pink
      Written by Mark Luongo and Craig McConnell

      Courtesy of Hard Music Design / Current Music

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    • Release date
      • November 25, 2016 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Brain Power Studio (Canada)
      • MarVista Entertainment (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Kuza za bozic
    • Filming locations
      • Barrie, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • MarVista Entertainment
      • Brain Power Studio
      • A Puppy for Christmas Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 25m(85 min)
    • Color
      • Color

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