Thomas Kinkade's Christmas Cottage (2008)

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103 min - Drama | Family - 11 November 2008 (USA)

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A look at the inspiration behind Thomas Kinkade's painting The Christmas Cottage, and how the artist was motivated to begin his career after discovering his mother was in danger of losing their family home.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Jared Padalecki	...	Thomas Kinkade
	Marcia Gay Harden	...	Maryanne Kinkade
	Peter O'Toole	...	Glen
	Aaron Ashmore	...	Pat Kinkade
	Richard Burgi	...	Bill Kinkade
	Geoffrey Lewis	...	Butch
	Chris Elliott	...	Ernie (as Chris Elliot)
	Richard Moll	...	Big Jim
	Kiersten Warren	...	Tanya
	Jay Brazeau	...	Mr. Rosa
	Charlotte Rae	...	Vesta
	Edward Asner	...	Sidney
	Tegan Moss	...	Nanette
	Gina Holden	...	Hope
	Malcolm Stewart	...	Lloyd

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Storyline

Necessity is the mother of invention. In the weeks leading up to Christmas 1977, Maryann Kinkade has fallen behind in her mortgage payments and is about to lose her small house in Placerville, a town in California's gold country in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. Her son Thom, who's attended art school and is in his 20s, determines to make the transition from amateur to professional painter to help save the family's home. He seeks advice from an aging mentor. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>

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Love is the brightest light of all.

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Drama | Family

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Rated PG for language, some suggestive content and smoking See all certifications »

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English

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11 November 2008 (USA) See more »

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Christmas Cottage See more »

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Sterling Media, Birch Grove Films, Firm Films See more »

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103 min | USA: 96 min | Netherlands: 104 min

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1.78 : 1

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Thomas Kinkade: That Christmas Eve I realized that in a vast black night even a little light shines brightly and all we can do is our best to find that light and share it with others.
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Thomas Kinkade's Christmas Cottage (2008)
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