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Release Year1996
Runtime0h 23m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresAnimation, Family
Votes2
DirectorDavid Schwartz
WritersBrynne Chandler Reaves
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsDot & Spot's Magical Christmas Adventure
About Dot & Spot's Magical Christmas Adventure
Christmas is a time of magic, of wonder and of wishes. That's what cuddly Dalmatian puppies Dot and Spot try to teach Ryan and Robin. When the family moves from the city to the woods right before Christmas, Ryan worries that Santa won't be able to find them. But when Santa's sleigh breaks down in the woods nearby, Dot and Spot must help Ryan and Robin fix it in time to save Christmas. Luckily, all animals can talk on Christmas Eve - and if you listen with an open heart, you'll discover that the magic of Santa follows you wherever you go.
Directed by David Schwartz, Dot & Spot's Magical Christmas Adventure leans on a strong ensemble — Debi Derryberry, Cam Clarke, Anndi McAfee — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about animation titles of 1996.
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