A Magic Christmas.

Name: A Magic Christmas
Genre: Comedy, Family
Released: 2014-11-04
Duration: 79 min
Cast: C. Thomas Howell, Jonathan Silverman, Lisa Sheridan, Maeve Quinlan, Dashiell Howell

The best gift might be a little time.

Hoping to reconnect, a father takes his family on an unplugged Christmas cabin trip. A run-down rental and an overly competitive old friend challenge his plans for the perfect holiday.

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Why it’s a little special

Family games and a comic rivalry make room for a conversation about comparison, money and gratitude.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

General audiences

US film rating

Arguments, competitive behavior and embarrassment over money. The family faces disappointments and mild slapstick during its holiday.

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BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by: R. Michael Givens
Starring: C. Thomas Howell, Jonathan Silverman, Lisa Sheridan, Maeve Quinlan, Dashiell Howell, Jamee Natella, Sadie Stahura, Darien Willardson, Carla Susan, Bessie Thornton, Samuel Mason Paul, Burt Reynolds
Written by: Gregory Poppen, Jon Young
Produced by: Steven Paul
Release date: November 4, 2014
Runtime: 79 minutes
Genre: Comedy, Family
Studio: SP Distribution
Language: English

LIGHTS DOWN. SNACKS READY.

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