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6.0/10   343 votes
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Director:
Writer (WGA):
Ken LaZebnik (written by)
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Release Date:
11 November 2008 (USA) more
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Tagline:
Love is the brightest light of all.
Plot:
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. | add synopsis
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A sumptuous production worth seeing! more (6 total)

Cast

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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
Richard Moll ... Big Jim

Kiersten Warren ... Tanya
Jay Brazeau ... Mr. Ross
Charlotte Rae ... Vesta

Edward Asner ... Sidney

Tegan Moss ... Nanette

Gina Holden ... Hope
Malcolm Stewart ... Lloyd
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
The Christmas Cottage (USA) (working title)
Thomas Kinkade's Christmas Cottage (Australia)
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MPAA:
Rated PG for language, some suggestive content and smoking.
Runtime:
USA:96 min | Netherlands:104 min
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15 out of 22 people found the following comment useful.
A sumptuous production worth seeing!, 16 November 2008
10/10
Author: Len9876 from United States

This film, co-produced by Thomas Kinkade, is as beautiful, natural, and true-to-life as his paintings. Michael Campus, the director provides a breathtaking and memorable reminder of the Christmases of old. This, in addition to the capable writing of Ken LaZebnik, adds to the color of the Christmas story. Jared Padalecki (Thomas Kinkade), who provided a great deal of the emotion and feel of the movie, is a gifted actor. He shows much promise, and it is hoped that a brilliant and long acting career is in his future. Peter O'Toole (Glen Wessler), another gifted and sensitive actor, provides 'the light' for this and many superb performances. Mr. O'Toole is probably best remembered for his award- winning performance in "Lawrence of Arabia". And, it is always good to see Charlotte Rae and Ed Asner, who greatly add to this and many winning performances. Marcia Gay Harden's inner beauty, and outer loveliness, come through in this film. This is a feel-good movie, which does present like a Hallmark Christmas card, but I think that this quality only adds to the presentation. Thomas Kinkade has his own unique style, a brilliance that increasingly illuminates his work. This, along with the spirit of Christmas, makes this film worth seeing. There is empowerment in the story--which, in my opinion, makes this movie deserving of no less than a 10 out of 10. Enjoy the film, and see it with someone you love. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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