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The lasagna-loving cat who actually has a heart — but don't tell anyone.
TMDB
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IMDb
80

A Garfield Christmas (1987)

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Overview

AnimationComedyFamilyAdventureTV Movie+1

Garfield, Jon and Odie go to Jon's family farm for Christmas, where Garfield finds a present for Grandma.

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Standout Aspects

Writing

Balances Garfield's snark with genuine holiday warmth.

Best for:Family: Holiday tradition starter with actual emotional payoff.·Solo: 24-minute cry you didn't see coming.·Rewatch: Hits different once you know Grandma's backstory.
Phil Roman

Director

Phil Roman

ReleasedDec 21, 1987
Runtime24m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitylow
Tonelight
Feelmedium
Film Roman
United Media Productions

Top Cast

Lorenzo Music

Lorenzo Music

Garfield (voice)

Gregg Berger

Gregg Berger

Odie (voice)

Pat Carroll

Pat Carroll

Grandma (voice)

Pat Harrington Jr.

Pat Harrington Jr.

Dad (voice)

David L. Lander

David L. Lander

Doc Boy (voice)

Julie Payne

Julie Payne

Mom (voice)

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

This was the first Garfield special to focus on Christmas, airing on CBS in 1987 and becoming a holiday staple for years.

Insight

The Grandma subplot was rare for Garfield — giving genuine emotional weight to a character usually defined by sarcasm and food obsession.

YouTube

🎄 A Garfield Christmas Special ❄️ Garfield & Friends ☃️

🎄 A Garfield Christmas Special ❄️ Garfield & Friends ☃️

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