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One Magic Christmas (1985)

G  89 min  -  Family | Fantasy   -  22 November 1985 (USA)
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An angel must show a mother the true meaning of Christmas. It's not just presents and materialistic things, but the people she cares about.

Director:

Phillip Borsos

Writers:

Thomas Meehan (story), Phillip Borsos (story), and 2 more credits »
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2 wins & 7 nominations See more awards »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Mary Steenburgen ...
Gary Basaraba ...
Jack Grainger
Harry Dean Stanton ...
Gideon
Arthur Hill Arthur Hill ...
Caleb Grainger
Elisabeth Harnois ...
Abbie Grainger (as Elizabeth Harnois)
Robbie Magwood Robbie Magwood ...
Cal Grainger
Michelle Meyrink Michelle Meyrink ...
Betty
Elias Koteas ...
Eddie
Wayne Robson Wayne Robson ...
Harry Dickens
Jan Rubes ...
Sarah Polley ...
Molly Monaghan
Graham Jarvis Graham Jarvis ...
Frank Crump
Timothy Webber Timothy Webber ...
Herbie Conklin
Joy Thompson Joy Thompson ...
Mrs. Monaghan (as Joy Thompson-Allen)
John Friesen John Friesen ...
Mr. Noonan
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Storyline

Gideon, a Christmas angel, is sent, by Santa, to help Ginny Grainger. Ginny is a cynic, and she hates Christmas. She and her family (husband, Jack and two kids, Caleb and Abbie) have fallen on hard times, making it even harder to believe in anything that can't be seen. With help from Abbie, and a trip to see Santa Claus himself, can Gideon find a way to make Ginny believe again? Written by jwhale9382  

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Plot Keywords:

Christmas | Angel | Santa Claus | Family Tragedy | Charity  | See more »

Taglines:

A magical film like this only happens once in a lifetime. Now everyone will believe in Santa Claus. See more »

Genres:

Family | Fantasy

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Details

Country:

Canada | USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Disney's One Magic Christmas See more »

Filming Locations:

Collingwood, Ontario, Canada See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$2,662,241 (USA) (24 November 1985) (824 Screens)

Gross:

$13,677,222 (USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Quotes

Caleb Grainger: Ginny, the police just called. They found the children standing by a roadside, they're fine. They must have been dropped off by the man, before he went in the water the police said.
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Soundtracks

"Lost In The Stars"
Words by Maxwell Anderson
Music by Kurt Weill (as Kurt Wiell)
Chappell & Co., Inc. and Richmond Organization See more »