Director: Shea Wageman

Cast: Owen Wilson, Dawson Littman, Tabitha St. Germain, Sebastian Billingsley-Rodriguez, Rhona Rees

Charlie the Wonderdog is a 2025 Canadian animated comedy-adventure film directed by Shea Wageman, following a shy boy whose family dog is abducted by aliens and comes back with extraordinary superpowers, triggering a wildly comedic battle to protect Earth from an unlikely feline menace.

What is Charlie the Wonderdog about?

Nine-year-old Danny is the kind of kid who blends into the background — quiet, cautious, and happiest with his loyal dog Charlie by his side. When Charlie is snatched away by extraterrestrials and returns transformed, Danny suddenly finds himself with the world's most powerful sidekick. But across the fence, the neighbour's scheming cat Puddy has hatched a catastrophic plan aimed at nothing less than wiping out humanity. With Charlie's new cosmic abilities and Danny's determination, the unlikely duo must race to stop Puddy before time runs out — all while keeping the whole thing secret from the adults who would never believe them anyway.

Cast & crew

The film's voice cast is anchored by Owen Wilson, bringing his signature laid-back warmth to the mix. Dawson Littman voices young Danny, while Tabitha St. Germain, Sebastian Billingsley-Rodriguez, Rhona Rees, Anthony Bolognese, Caitlynne Medrek, and Emily Delahunty round out a lively ensemble that keeps the energy buoyant from first frame to last.

Context & significance

Charlie the Wonderdog lands squarely in the tradition of family-friendly animated comedies that pair an ordinary child with an extraordinary animal companion — a formula that translates effortlessly across cultures. For Persian-speaking families in the diaspora, this is precisely the kind of film that works well for a cosy evening with younger children: playful, fast-moving, and free of anything that requires cultural translation. Crucially, K-Time carries the film with full Persian dubbing, meaning kids can follow every joke and every plot twist in their home language. That makes it a rare find for diaspora parents trying to keep Farsi alive and entertaining for the next generation.

Where & how to watch

Charlie the Wonderdog is available now on K-Time with full Persian dubbing, so the whole family can enjoy it in Farsi. Watch on the web, on your TV, or on your phone — no VPN required, no geo-blocking, no extra download. Cancel anytime.