Netflix has begun its 2026 holiday movie lineup with A Dog’s Perfect Christmas, a family comedy-drama that leans heavily on familiar seasonal storytelling. The film is available to stream on Netflix and received a rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars in the review provided.
Based on a novel by W. Bruce Cameron, the story follows the Goss family as they face a difficult holiday season. Grandpa Sander, played by Dennis Quaid, is grieving his wife, while Hunter (Milo Ventimiglia) is focused on work and Juliana (Kathleen Rose Perkins) struggles to connect with her teenage daughter, Ello (Brooke Lena Johnson). A medical emergency adds to the family’s troubles.
Two dogs help bring the family together: Winstead, an older basset hound voiced by Thomas Haden Church, and Ruby, an energetic corgi puppy voiced by Sadie Hatch. The review describes the dogs as the film’s most appealing feature, giving its otherwise predictable story some warmth.
The movie follows a well-worn holiday formula and offers little that feels new, the review says. Its romances lack spark, and some dialogue over-explains plot points. Still, it finds the film pleasant enough for a cozy family viewing, particularly for dog lovers, even if it is unlikely to become a seasonal classic.
Sources: Tom's Guide.