9 Reasons Why You Should Take Your Kids — And Yourself — To See "Clifford The Big Red Dog"

This fall, something BIG is coming. Watch your childhood favorite Clifford the Big Red Dog come to life in theaters and on Paramount+ Nov. 10.

Remember Clifford, the giant hound that’s graced the TVs and picture books of our childhood? Well, turns out he’s coming to life on the big screen.

Say what?!

In this story's retelling, Emily Elizabeth (played by Darby Camp) adopts Clifford from a magical animal rescuer. She takes Clifford home and wakes up the next day to find that —poof! — her newly adopted puppy is now a 10-foot-tall dog!

If you’ve been craving a lighthearted film to watch with the family, Clifford the Big Red Dog is the movie for you. Here’s why.

1. Your favorite childhood character comes to life...

It’s probably been years since you saw Clifford in action and the sight of this furry guy is enough to fill you with nostalgia. Not only will you get to reconnect with a character you once adored but you also get to share that character with your kids, watching them fall in love with the big red doggo as you did when you were their age.

2. ...And you'll finally know what it's like to own a giant dog.

Watching Clifford as a kid, you probably thought to yourself, Wow, wouldn't it be cool to have a dog as big as a house?! Well, now's your chance to live vicariously through the characters, finally experiencing what it would be like to have a pet that's larger than your wildest dreams. 

3. This movie has magic!

We’ve all wondered how a 10-foot-tall dog with bright red fur comes to be. In this iteration of Clifford, we see that magic's involved. And we could all use a little magic in our mundane, adult lives, right?

4. There will be plenty of laughter, fun, and mischief.

A giant dog living in the middle of New York City means lots and lots of chaos that’ll have you hooting in laughter. You’ll see all the mischief Clifford finds himself in: playing “fetch” with the folks doing bubble soccer at Central Park, knocking items off their places in his owners’ brownstone home, and scaring the wits out of adults who can’t wrap their minds around the magical phenomenon that is a 10-foot-tall, scarlet red pupperino. 

5. But there are lots of tender moments, too.

Sure, you’ll have a fantastic time watching all of Clifford’s goofy antics but you’ll also find yourself sniffling at the tenderhearted moments that'll have you reaching for a box of tissues. Like that tear-jerking scene where Emily, bullied by kids at school, clutches small Clifford to her chest, wishing to become "big and strong" so the world couldn't hurt them. We're not crying. You're crying!

6. You'll root for Clifford's happy ending the whole time.

The existence of a 10-foot dog won't go well with everyone and the movie shows exactly that. Although Emily sees Clifford for the sweetheart that he is, NYC authorities would much rather capture him for nefarious purposes. Throughout the whole movie, you'll root for Clifford's happy ending, watching as friends and family try to save him from the bad guys. 

7. You'll be at the receiving end of some serious animal cuteness.

If you're here just as a dog lover looking to watch a movie with plenty of animal cuteness, we got good news for you: Clifford is packed with lots of "OMG so adorable" moments that'll make the little kid in you squeal. Who could resist Clifford's puppy dog eyes? There's plenty more where that came from.

8. You'll see the tight bond between a girl and her dog.

If you own a dog, you know that they're more than just a pet. They're family. Despite the zany and mischievous scenarios Clifford finds himself in, Emily and her uncle Casey love him no matter what.

9. It's a nice break from real life.

As adults, we all know that our day-to-day lives can be repetitive and unexciting, lacking the wonder with which we used to see it through our childhood eyes. Clifford the Big Red Dog — a story full of love, hope, and magic — is a nice break from the everyday. It's a world where even your wildest imagination (because what else is wilder than a giant red dog?) can come to life. And after a long day, that's exactly the type of story we need.

Don't miss Clifford the Big Red Dog in theaters and on Paramount+ Nov. 10.

All images via Paramount Pictures.