I maybe should have gone up to an 8 for this. I do love a made for TV Christmas movie in any case and adding Dolly Parton's voice, plus some sappy and some corny totally worked for me. I love this.
31 Reviews
Enjoyed before and again now
sherilcarey9 December 2018
A Perfect Family Christmas Movie
Garyuk-111 December 2004
I watched this film for the first time on the Hallmark Channel last week and it is now a permanent fixture in my video collection, please please bring it out on DVD in the UK. As always Dolly Parton's warmth shines through, making this a great family film. Yes the acting is not tops but the simple sets, the innocence of the kids and the general easy going story makes it perfect. An added bonus is Dolly's singing, it is straight from the heart and gives you the feeling of watching a part of Dolly's childhood. Yes as usual she is done up to the nines and wanders around the Smoky Mountains in her high heels but that is part of the charm and whimsy of Dolly and this film, just take it for what it is, "ENTERTAINMENT" that all the family can watch and feel a part of . A Great Christmas family country classic leaving you feeling the warmth of Christmas!!
Bring the movie to DVD!
justina20030 July 2007
Please, please, please bring this movie out to DVD. I grew up watching this movie after every Christmas dinner. I have very fond memories of sitting around the Christmas tree, sipping cocoa and watching this wonderful family film. Our family tape has been watched so many times that it will not play anymore. This is a movie that I would love to pass along to my children someday--good, wholesome fun. And, not to mention the cheesy country-western singing. I love it! I think that every child of the 80's wanted Dolly as her mother after watching this one! Dolly and Lee made a wonderful team. So, please bring it to DVD! I do not own a VCR anymore.
Best Christmas movie we've seen!!!!!
daisymae-330 October 2000
Saw this movie several years ago. Have been trying to find a copy of it ever since. It is the best family Christmas video we have seen in years. Has the true meaning of Christmas in it!! I hope many more people request this excellent movie.
The best movie for christmas I have ever seen!!!
Bill-35615 June 1999
I think that movie shows the real meaning of Christmas. I think the other movies like Home Alone and the second ones show a very bad maening for kids and how Christmas should be spent. I like the fact that they use the kids to portray the warmth and the feeling of Christmas.
A country witch!
BandSAboutMovies21 April 2021
Warning: Spoilers
Originally airing on ABC on December 14, 1986, this Henry Winkler-directed made-for-TV movie has pretty much everything you want out of a holiday film: Dolly Parton as a disillusioned country star. Dan Hedaya as a sleazeball. Bo Hopkins as a lawman. David Ackroyd! John Ritter as a judge. A witch! Rance Howard! René Auberjonois! And Lee Majors as Mountain Dan!
This is a completely ridiculous story perfect for the holidays - or to be honest any time - and it gets by because I cannot and will not dislike anything Dolly ever does. I mean, she somehow made it through Rhinestone intact. And the fact that a Christmas movie exists where Dolly is menaced by not just Bo Hopkins, but a witch in love with Bo Hopkins and is saved by Lee Majors, well, I'm beyond all in.
This is a completely ridiculous story perfect for the holidays - or to be honest any time - and it gets by because I cannot and will not dislike anything Dolly ever does. I mean, she somehow made it through Rhinestone intact. And the fact that a Christmas movie exists where Dolly is menaced by not just Bo Hopkins, but a witch in love with Bo Hopkins and is saved by Lee Majors, well, I'm beyond all in.
A Hillbilly Christmas!
wench0217 December 2007
This is absolutely my favorite Christmas movie. The film can be hard to find but for the past few years CMT has thankfully played it several times each December. It has everything a movie should have: preposterous wigs, shotguns galore, a gang of multi-cultural orphans, a mountain man, an evil witch, and a whole lotta Dolly Parton with a guitar. Plus its directed by the Fonz! Think snow white meets coal miners daughter and throw in some good old fashioned Christmas spirit. Cinematic gold! The movie is heavily sprinkled with clichés, but in a fun and stylish way. If you're looking for character development or high drama, look elsewhere. If, on the other hand, you're looking for John Ritter to say with a heavy drawl "thats real Christmasy of you" look no further.
Christmas movie mistake
hannaman-5424222 December 2018
Smokey mountain Christmas-greatest Christmas movie of all time
bumpkin960130 October 2006
I had just turned 4 when this movie was first released and I remember watching it at least 50 times since, but sure it has been more! I absolutely loved this warm Christmas story and how it brought them all together like a real family! Was so great! I am very grateful to have had the privilege of sharing such a movie in my lifetime and plan to share this movie with my own son time and again! You just don't see movies like that made anymore. Such a shame! It shows how love and trust in any family, blood or not, takes some time and patience. But is well worth it all in the end! Also it's just all around a great family movie for any age. As I had said before, I loved it when I was a kid and am planning to share it with my own kids as time goes on. I recommend to anyone looking for something that the whole family can enjoy this holiday to watch A Smoky Mountian Christmas! It's sure to warm your heart and put a smile on your face! So when you're looking for the right movie this Christmas season, don't forget to run out and pick up your copy! Enjoy and happy holidays!
Great Movie from my Chidlhood
michellemybell25 September 2005
This is one of my favorite movies from growing up. I always thought that this movie had a lot of the real Dolly in it, since she plays a famous country singer who wants to get out of the limelight and get back to her country roots to have some peace to herself. I loved her interaction with the kids and I used to watch this with my mom. There is also so great music in it and a lot of humor. This movie also has so really beautiful scenery and I believe it was shot on location. There is a bit of weirdness with the villain and her relationship with Dolly in the movie, but otherwise it is great. The chemistry between the male lead and Dolly is good also. This needs to be on DVD!
Great Movie
sassy_si22 November 2003
I saw this movie and it is a great movie. Dolly plays wonderful with the kids. Dan the mountain man keeps watchful eye on the kids. If anyone is interested in buying this movie Amazon sells it on VHS but it is out of stock
loved it
wiskerskitty8810 January 2007
i have seen this movie a hundred times ........................................ and i would have to say i love it love it love it ... dolly parton is my favorite country singer and i love all her movies she is great with the kids and showing them how to be loved was a very inspiring to me ..... i would love to own this movie and i will as soon as i find it to where i don't have to cut off an arm or leg to get it ... i love all dolly Paton's movie's this one , unlikely angels , a Christmas to remember , and many more i have seen almost all if not all of her movies and i love them all ...if you know where i can get this movie and many more of her movies without paying too much please let me know wiskerskitty88@yahoo.com i would love to here your comment on how to get it thanks
A goofy bit of Halloween and Christmas nonsense.
mark.waltz25 December 2021
Warning: Spoilers
You can't help but love Dolly Parton no matter what she does, but some of her films leave a lot to be desired. This TV movie is basically a retread of the Debbie Reynolds film "My Six Loves" combined with Christmas and Halloween themes. Dolly's a country and western star who decides to leave Hollywood (not Nashville) where the cabin in the woods she's leasing is filled with mysterious runaway kids, and a lascivious sheriff (Bo Hoskins) who makes a pass at her even though he is under the spell of forest witch Anita Morris. She's jealous of the buxom Dolly and tries to pulled her under her spell, but Dolly's rescued by mountain man Lee Majors.
This has to be probably the weirdest Christmas movie I've ever seen, and that includes such disasters as a 1959 Mexican film where Santa Claus meet Satan and "Santa Claus Conquers the Martians". But Dolly sings and is a great surrogate mother for these kids, and it's obvious based on the billing whom she will end up romantically involved with. The big haired Morris (in a dark brown wig rather than her usual red hair) is once again saddled with an unlikable character, sad because she exuded a ton of charm off screen. This film's effort to be campy and funny is not amusing, and the supernatural subplot really seems unwelcome in a Christmas film. This really is a film script that should have gone up in smoke that would have been a complete dud without Dolly.
This has to be probably the weirdest Christmas movie I've ever seen, and that includes such disasters as a 1959 Mexican film where Santa Claus meet Satan and "Santa Claus Conquers the Martians". But Dolly sings and is a great surrogate mother for these kids, and it's obvious based on the billing whom she will end up romantically involved with. The big haired Morris (in a dark brown wig rather than her usual red hair) is once again saddled with an unlikable character, sad because she exuded a ton of charm off screen. This film's effort to be campy and funny is not amusing, and the supernatural subplot really seems unwelcome in a Christmas film. This really is a film script that should have gone up in smoke that would have been a complete dud without Dolly.
Awesome movie...
brendamason14 July 2001
This is one of the BEST Christmas movies my family and I have seen in a long time. Dolly Parton brings out the true meaning of Christmas. I have been searching for it but can't seem to find it for sale anywhere. If it ever does show up I know we will be buying it.
a smoky mountain Christmas
tazwoman3256330 November 2006
dolly and lee majors in smoky mountain Christmas is my favorite movie when i had my VCR i watch it all year round now i can't watch it any more cause i don't have a VCR and you don't sell it on DVD i really wish you would make it on DVD so i can start watching it again i really miss watching please. the movie at times it real sad i start to cry but watching more of it then it makes you happy again. me and my daughter watched it together all the time. She asked me the other day if they make it on DVD so we could watch it. its the best Christmas movie i have ever watch and i really love watching it over and over. I think Dolly Parton and Lee Majors are very good actors together. Well have a good holiday and i hope it comes out on DVD very soon
Best Dolly Movie ever
tinabaker6944 December 2014
Love this movie. Please put it on DVD it seems that is the only way I am ever going to get to watch it again. It is one of my absolute favorite movies of Dolly's. I have watched this movie from the day it came out on VHS I was 6 years old and I remember it like it was yesterday. One of the best memories of my childhood ( which is far and few between) is all 18 grandkids sitting in our grand parent's living room watching this movie. Please put it on DVD. I would love to carry on my Mamaw's tradition of watching Smokey Mountain Christmas every Christmas eve with my kids and grandkids. We all Love Dolly Parton. Own all her movies that is out on DVD and all her Cd's that is out.
Always my favorite Christmas movie!
amber-542-44676124 November 2018
Made in Tennessee by Tennesseans or States Neighboring Smoky Mountains
caddisnet-114 March 2009
I rated this movie high because I ranked it against other Christmas Movies. The unique thing about this movie is not only is the setting in east Tennessee, i.e. the Smoky Mountains, much of the cast are Tennesseans. Dolly Parton, Lee Majors, Bo Hopkins, and John Ritter are from Tennessee. Well, sort of they are. Lee Majors actually met and was friends with the legendary Pittsburgh and University of Tennessee football coach Johnny Majors and adopted his name. Johnny Majors is a Tennessee native and Heisman Trophy runner-up. John Ritter was the son of famous country singer Tex Ritter. Bo Hopkins is a Good 'ol boy and Greenville, South Carolina is close enough to the Smoky Mountains. And Dolly is from the Smoky Mountains. My favorite line from Bo as the sheriff to his deputy: "Never ever wake that woman." That was in reference to the character played by Anita Morris originally from Durham, NC.
A Smoky Mountain Christmas
kampenout1 December 2006
This is a great Christmas movie with Dolly Parton playing a country musician going to the mountains at Christmas. It features her spending Christmas with orphaned kids and the true meaning of Christmas, hand made gifts, songs, and Christmas blessings. If you are in to the old fashioned Christmas movies, this is one you will love. I have been looking to purchase this movie to add to my collection. I found it on ebay, amazon, and jeengles .com. I also found that CMT plays this movie during the Christmas Season. Definitely a "Must See Movie" and worth researching!!! I Would Rate this a 10 and an excellent movie for all ages!!!
Best movie ever created
rythmatic42017 August 2006
This movie, we have had taped from TV back in the 80's, and I have watched it every year I can remember. From a child growing up, to now a 21 yr. old, I still feel like a kid and get entirely into the movie Every time I watch it. Thank you so much Dolly for the life-fulfilling movie! I will watch this until I die, and when IU have kids they will watch it too. I want to find the songs that she sings in it somewhere. Anyone know? This movie is a recommendation I give to everyone around Christmas time. Being a huge Chrisztmas fan and all, I think that the holiday should automatically go hand in hand with this movie no matter where you go!
An amazing movie with amazing messages
jessiroch20 December 2010
I grew up watching this movie and it is now one of my favorite Christmas movies of all times. I have found it on DVD and am excited to own it. It shows that what really matters about Christmas isn't the gifts, its who you spend it with and how you spend it. I love the simpleness of the messages taught. It is an older movie so it might seem outdated but the important thing about this movie is the plot and the important message it carries. I would love to be able to get the soundtrack. I don't know who has the rights but it would be a wonderful addition to anyone's Christmas Music Collection. The songs are what make the movie so memorable.
I want to buy this movie
pbondville30 December 2006
This has been a #1 family favorite for years and we have looked everywhere but can not find a copy to buy. Does anyone know where I can go to buy a few copies on DVD for my family? If you know where I can go to buy this movie please post it on this site I will keep checking for updates. This truly my favorite Christmas movie of all time it just doesn't feel like Christmas until we watch it and now our copies we taped from TV years ago are worn out so badly that it is not possible to watch it anymore. I think this is a great movie that shows what Christmas is truly about and it's not presents it's being together and caring for one another there is so little of that these days and Dolly's music and character bring joy and laughter to all. We love to watch Dolly in all her movies and her music brings joy to us all.
Greatest Christmas movie EVER.
jessicaerstad8 December 2005
Basically, this movie changed my life. I can't think of Christmas without thinking of this amazing film. The music - incredible. The message - even better. If you have a heart, I guarantee you will LOVE this film. It is a shame so few people have heard of the best Christmas movie bestowed upon mankind. I remember watching this movie every Christmas of my youth. I think about it often, but it is so hard to find this film since few people know about it. My best friend got her hand on the DVD. When I received it, well, it was one of the best moments of my life. I cannot express how touching this film is. For those of us who have seen this movie, we need to be doing our best to let others know of this wondrous Christmas epic. Let's do our part to bring this film to every household in Ameica. Everyone needs to take part of that magic that is "Smokey Mountain Christmas."
A lot of fun and a beautiful Christmas story.
jdana23 September 2001
Dolly Parton was wonderful in this piece Mountain Christmas Magic. She plays a big country singing star who "escapes" the city scene one Christmas into the mountains where she was raised. Borrowing a cabin in a remote spot from a friend she soon discovers that she is not alone but sharing the cabin with six runaway orphan children. From the reporter who follows her to the sheriff who chases her and the witch who wants her to leave. It's a great Christmas adventure that deserves to be released for the upcoming Christmas season!
Great Movie
cowboys_girl200123 December 2003
I just watched this on CMT's Cowboy Cool Theater, and I love it! It really is a classic. Very meaningful and not over commercial. I recommend it to all! Dolly Parton and Lee Marvin give great performances, and the kids are great too, they aren't all cutesy like in other Christmas movies.
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