Luca
A little courage. A whole summer.
PGPICK SELECTION18
BIG FEELINGS
Buttons: A Christmas Tale.
A wish for somewhere to belong.
Two orphaned girls face hardship while longing for a home at Christmas. Guardian angels watch over their journeys in a musical story that connects loss, kindness, and the possibility of a new family.
View film informationWhy it’s a little special
Songs and old-fashioned storybook staging surround a serious tale of children seeking security. It invites a conversation about compassion for families facing hardship.
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Know the story.
Know your little people.
Parental death, illness, poverty, neglect, and emotionally distressing scenes. Angels, faith, and miracles are central; the tone is often melancholy.
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
- Tim Janis
- Starring
- Dick Van Dyke, Angela Lansbury, Abigail Spencer, Paul Greene, Reilly Anspaugh, Roma Downey, Jane Seymour, Charles Shaughnessy, Katie McGrath, Ioan Gruffudd, Julia Burrows, Robert Picardo
- Release date
- December 8, 2018
- Runtime
- 115 minutes
- Genre
- Family, Drama, Musical, Fantasy
- Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Language
- English
LIGHTS DOWN. SNACKS READY.
Make a night of it.
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Film facts: Apple TV US film listing . Checked 2026-10-17. Parent notes and recommendations by PG Pick. Artwork belongs to its respective studio.