One Magic Christmas
Seen it?1985 | 88 min | Family, Fantasy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (47% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for fantasy fans and families.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 28 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Ginny Grainger, a young mother, rediscovers the joy and beauty of Christmas, thanks to the unshakable faith of her six-year-old daughter Abbie and Gideon, Ginny's very own guardian angel.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
47% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$14 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 48K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Phillip Borsos
- Mary SteenburgenGinny Grainger
- Gary BasarabaJack Grainger
- Elisabeth HarnoisAbbie Grainger
- Arthur HillCaleb Grainger
- Wayne RobsonHarry Dickens
- Jan RubešSanta Claus
- Elias KoteasEddie
- Robbie MagwoodCal Grainger
- Michelle MeyrinkBetty
- Harry Dean StantonGideon