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Clifford the Big Red Dog (2021) Movie vs Book

Film · 2021 · Directed by Walt Becker · Starring Darby Camp, Jack Whitehall, John Cleese

Clifford the Big Red Dog (2021) Movie: Cast and Details

A girl's pet puppy grows to a gigantic size overnight.

Book vs Movie: How Close Is It?

Reimagined, only inspired by the book

The picture books are very simple, so the film builds a new story around the dog and the girl.

Read or watch first?

Read the books with young children. The film is a separate family comedy.

What the book gives you

Clifford the Big Red Dog cover

Clifford the Big Red Dog by Norman Bridwell

It began a long series of books and a TV show.

Who will like it: Young children.

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