Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- warm
- witty
- breezy
- family movie night
- kids sleepover
What critics said
Critics found the film to be sturdy, familiar family entertainment with cute emotional moments, but less charming and artistically distinctive than its source material.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Emily Elizabeth’s difficulty fitting in is reframed through her relationship with the rapidly growing Clifford and the acceptance he inspires.
Clifford’s enormous scale drives chase sequences, public chaos, and visual comedy across New York City.
A genetics company seeks to supersize animals and capture Clifford, positioning greed against care and companionship.
Emily and her clueless Uncle Casey go on the run together to protect Clifford and manage the consequences of his growth.
Films like Clifford the Big Red Dog, and why
Paddington
shared family adventure, live-action and cgi creature spectacle, and themes of friendship and acceptance
The One and Only Ivan
shared giant-animal premise, broad comedy, urban adventure, and warm family sentiment
The BFG
shared child-centered fantasy, animal companionship, and accessible messages about belonging
Movie Details
- Director
- Walt Becker
- Release Date
- 2021-11-10
- Runtime
- 96 min
- Rating
- 7.1 / 10 (1856)
Cast
- Darby Camp
- Jack Whitehall
- Izaac Wang
- John Cleese
- Sienna Guillory
- Tony Hale
- David Alan Grier
- Horatio Sanz
- Paul Rodríguez
- Russell Peters
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
- Rent
- JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, Plex
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Clifford the Big Red Dog about?
- A lonely middle schooler and her chaotic uncle protect a magically gigantic red puppy from a greedy genetics company while discovering the power of unconditional love.
- What is Clifford the Big Red Dog like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Clifford the Big Red Dog as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Clifford the Big Red Dog violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Clifford the Big Red Dog.
- What did critics think of Clifford the Big Red Dog?
- Critics found the film to be sturdy, familiar family entertainment with cute emotional moments, but less charming and artistically distinctive than its source material.
- Which films are like Clifford the Big Red Dog?
- Films with a similar feel include Paddington, The One and Only Ivan, and The BFG.
- How long is Clifford the Big Red Dog?
- Clifford the Big Red Dog runs 96 minutes.
- Where can I watch Clifford the Big Red Dog?
- In United States, Clifford the Big Red Dog streams on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel.
