A Country Christmas.

Name: A Country Christmas
Genre: Family, Fantasy
Released: 2013-11-12
Duration: 86 min
Cast: Joey Lauren Adams, Kevin Pollak, Illeana Douglas, Abraham Benrubi, Caitlin Carmichael

Belief has gone missing.

A campaign against Santa drains his magic and leaves him stranded with an elf. Two children in a rural community try to protect him and help restore the Christmas spirit before the holiday arrives.

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Why it’s a little special

Children taking responsibility for Santa's predicament give this holiday story a clear adventure to follow.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

Parental guidance suggested

US film rating

Santa and his helpers face threats, and a hostile adult campaign drives the conflict. Mild thematic material and some family worries feature.

Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by: Dustin Rikert
Starring: Joey Lauren Adams, Kevin Pollak, Illeana Douglas, Abraham Benrubi, Caitlin Carmichael, William Shockley, Sheree J. Wilson, Benjamin Stockham, Trace Adkins, Tava Smiley, Loren Lester, David Shatraw
Written by: Eric Brooks, Dustin Rikert, William Shockley
Produced by: Eric Brooks, Dustin Rikert, William Shockley, Robin Shockley, Kix Brooks
Release date: November 12, 2013
Runtime: 86 minutes
Genre: Family, Fantasy
Studio: Phase 4 Films
Language: English