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November 13th, 2026

‘A Dog’s Perfect Christmas’ Starring Dennis Quaid Soars to No. 1 on Netflix Worldwide

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -  “A Dog’s Perfect Christmas,” starring Dennis Quaid, is the No. 1 film on Netflix worldwide following its Nov. 4 premiere.

From the bestselling author of “A Dog’s Purpose,” the holiday film tells the story of a family in crisis where a teenager, her grandfather and his trusty basset hound struggle to keep the household together at Christmas.

Based on W. Bruce Cameron’s novel “A Dog’s Perfect Christmas,” the film was directed by Cathryn Michon, who co-wrote the screenplay with Cameron. Joining Quaid in the cast are Milo Ventimiglia, Brooke Lena Johnson, Kathleen Rose Perkins, Jennifer Tilly, Mary Steenburgen and Marissa Jaret Winokur, with Thomas Haden Church as the voice of Winstead. The dogs featured in the film are rescues.

Dan Angel, Jane Charles and Michael G. Nathanson produced the film. Cameron, Michon, Stephanie Sperber and David Steward II served as executive producers.

“A Dog’s Perfect Christmas” is now available to stream on Netflix, alongside Quaid’s “The Day After Tomorrow.”

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ABOUT DENNIS QUAID:
Multi-hyphenate Dennis Quaid is an EMMY® AWARD and two-time GOLDEN GLOBE®-celebrated actor whose unprecedented career spans more than 50 years, over 80 films, and more than 20 television projects. The GOLDEN GLOBES have honored him with two nominations for his performances in FAR FROM HEAVEN and THE SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP. Throughout his career, Quaid has been admired for his roles in blockbuster sports film including THE ROOKIE, BREAKING AWAY, ANY GIVEN SUNDAY, TOUGH ENOUGH, AMERICAN UNDERDOG, EVERYBODY’S ALL-AMERICAN, and many more. Recently, he starred alongside Demi Moore in the ACADEMY AWARD® and GOLDEN GLOBE®-nominated film THE SUBSTANCE as well as the critically acclaimed SOVEREIGN and BROKE, and the PARAMOUNT+ series HAPPY FACE. Quaid’s robust credits in globally beloved films span all genres, including THE PARENT TRAP, THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW, REAGAN, TRAFFIC, VANTAGE POINT, FREQUENCY, SOUL SURFER, THE RIGHT STUFF, A DOG’S JOURNEY, A DOG’S PURPOSE, and I CAN ONLY IMAGINE, as well as standout roles in TV series and limited series such as PARAMOUNT+’s BASS REEVES and the MAX miniseries FULL CIRCLE. Quaid and his wife, Laura Savoie, have also founded the production company BONNIEDALE, marking their entry into film production. Their first movie, THE LONG GAME, is a sports drama that won the AUDIENCE AWARD at the 2023 SXSW FILM FESTIVAL. Quaid is represented by UTA, ADKINS ENTERTAINMENT and HANSEN, JACOBSON, TELLER.

 

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