If You Believe (TV 1999)

Bah! Humbug! Susan Stone is definitely what you'd call a modern-day scrooge. She is a young, jaded book editor who is consumed with self-doubt and has lost the passion and drive that ... See full summary »

Director:

Alan Metzger

Writers:

Anthea Sylbert, Richard Romanus

Stars:

Ally Walker, Tom Amandes, Hayden Panettiere

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ally Walker	...	Susan Stone
Tom Amandes	...	Thom Weller
Hayden Panettiere	...	Young Susan 'Suzie' Stone / Alice Stone, Susan's niece
Meredith McGeachie	...	Robin
Andrew Tarbet	...	Bob Stone
Jonathan Welsh	...	Dylan Lewis
Victoria Snow	...	Dorinda
Demore Barnes	...	Mark
Anna Starnino	...	Gloria
David Talbot	...	Donald
Richard Romanus	...	Walter
Paul Brown	...	Herbert
Vik Sahay	...	Doctor
Marilyn Boyle	...	Aunt Nelly
Maureen Cassidy	...	Elizabeth Stone

Storyline

Bah! Humbug! Susan Stone is definitely what you'd call a modern-day scrooge. She is a young, jaded book editor who is consumed with self-doubt and has lost the passion and drive that defined her childhood persona. On the verge of losing her job and being completely on the "outs" with her family, Susan has nearly given up on happiness. Out of nowhere, a cheerful, carefree seven-year-old girl named Suzie awaits Susan back at her apartment. It turns out that little Suzie is the embodiment of Susan's inner child, she is Susan as she once was years ago. Suzie has come to help the adult Susan rediscover and recapture the love of life that she's lost.

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Plot Keywords:

embodiment | verge | rediscover | book editor | recapture | 

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Taglines:

Susan Stone is about to discover the miracle of childhood ... her own.

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 December 1999 (USA)

Also Known As:

Et si c'était vrai

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hearst Entertainment Productions, Lifetime Television, Spring Creek Productions

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

Susan Stone: [to herself at age 7] I'm not talking to you. You're not here. Now put that necklace back, it isn't a toy.

User Reviews

Reward its viewers tenfold

Susan, a book editor, has just been through a bitter divorce. Her work is suffering and her boss gives her a new client with some misgivings. More importantly, Susan has turned into a jaded soul who has alienated herself even from her immediate family in recent months. When she slips on the ice near Christmas, her "inner child" magically appears and becomes her constant companion. But, can the Susan-that-once-was make any changes in the life of Susan today?

This darling and heartwarming movie has so much to give to viewers. Ally Walker displays a wide range of emotions as the adult Susan while Hayden Panettiere, as the young Susan, is winning and joyful without a touch of hamminess. Tom Amandes shows up as the perfect potential love interest. Don't wait until the holidays to seek out this gem. Spread the glow of this film with your family tonight.