Home by Christmas (TV 2006)

Director:

Gail Harvey

Writers:

Monica Parker (story), Nancey Silvers

Stars:

Linda Hamilton, Rob Stewart, Brenda Crichlow

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Linda Hamilton	...	Julie Bedford
Rob Stewart	...	Michael
Brenda Crichlow	...	Selma
Garwin Sanford	...	George Bedford
Brittney Wilson	...	Andie Bedford
Campbell Lane	...	Max Stern
Jacqueline Ann Steuart	...	Linda
Laura Soltis	...	Gena
Babs Chula	...	Rita (as Babz Chula)
Patricia Dahlquist	...	Grace
Ingrid Torrance	...	Madeleine Francis
Serge Houde	...	Richard Klassen
Madison Graie	...	Cindy
Alison Araya	...	Hispanic Woman
Iris Quinn	...	Janet

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

divorcee | christmas

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Genres:

Drama | Family

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Official Sites:

Lifetime TV

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 December 2006 (USA)

Also Known As:

Holiday Open House

Filming Locations:

Fort Langley, Langley Township, British Columbia, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

James Shavick Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

User Reviews

Relax and enjoy? and you will.

Typical "Lifetime" movie; but ya know, a really feel good experience. Sweet performances, especially by Linda Hamilton as a down on her luck divorcée who becomes homeless, make the movie special. Sometimes on the brink of believability, these performances and the director's occasional fast pace put the plot beyond, towards a story that can easily be enjoyed. There are even moments when tears well into ones eyes without the realization that the heart begins to glow with the holiday spirit. Brenda Crichlow's overly optimistic performance is also surprisingly good. Beware that there are some even many predictable moments. However, they are handled so well by the seasoned Ms. Hamilton, Rob Stewart and the actor who plays Max (his father) that an audience can still receive a blip of unexpected plot. In one word this holiday season? Lovely.