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Thomas Kinkade's a Joyous Christmas

Original title: Christmas Cottage
  • 20082008
  • PGPG
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
2.6K
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Thomas Kinkade's a Joyous Christmas (2008)
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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 th... Read allA 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.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.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
2.6K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
29,590
264
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    • Director
      • Michael Campus
    • Writer
      • Ken LaZebnik
    • Stars
      • Peter O'Toole
      • Jared Padalecki
      • Marcia Gay Harden
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    • Director
      • Michael Campus
    • Writer
      • Ken LaZebnik
    • Stars
      • Peter O'Toole
      • Jared Padalecki
      • Marcia Gay Harden
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    • 24User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews

    Videos1

    Thomas Kinkade's Christmas Cottage aka "Thomas Kinkade's Home For Christmas"
    Trailer 1:34
    Thomas Kinkade's Christmas Cottage aka "Thomas Kinkade's Home For Christmas"

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    Peter O'Toole and Marcia Gay Harden in Thomas Kinkade's a Joyous Christmas (2008)
    Jared Padalecki in Thomas Kinkade's a Joyous Christmas (2008)
    Marcia Gay Harden in Thomas Kinkade's a Joyous Christmas (2008)
    Marcia Gay Harden and Jared Padalecki in Thomas Kinkade's a Joyous Christmas (2008)
    Peter O'Toole and Jared Padalecki in Thomas Kinkade's a Joyous Christmas (2008)
    Marcia Gay Harden in Thomas Kinkade's a Joyous Christmas (2008)
    Jared Padalecki in Thomas Kinkade's a Joyous Christmas (2008)
    Michael Campus and Thomas Kinkade in Thomas Kinkade's a Joyous Christmas (2008)
    Thomas Kinkade's a Joyous Christmas (2008)
    Thomas Kinkade's a Joyous Christmas (2008)
    Richard Burgi, Geoffrey Lewis, Richard Moll, Kiersten Warren, and David Bortolucci in Thomas Kinkade's a Joyous Christmas (2008)
    Kiersten Warren and David Bortolucci in Thomas Kinkade's a Joyous Christmas (2008)

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    Peter O'Toole
    Peter O'Toole
    • Glen
    Jared Padalecki
    Jared Padalecki
    • Thomas Kinkade
    Marcia Gay Harden
    Marcia Gay Harden
    • Maryanne Kinkade
    Aaron Ashmore
    Aaron Ashmore
    • Pat Kinkade
    Richard Burgi
    Richard Burgi
    • Bill Kinkade
    Geoffrey Lewis
    Geoffrey Lewis
    • Butch
    Chris Elliott
    Chris Elliott
    • Ernie
    • (as Chris Elliot)
    Richard Moll
    Richard Moll
    • Big Jim
    Kiersten Warren
    Kiersten Warren
    • Tanya
    Jay Brazeau
    Jay Brazeau
    • Mr. Rosa
    Charlotte Rae
    Charlotte Rae
    • Vesta
    Edward Asner
    Edward Asner
    • Sidney
    Tegan Moss
    Tegan Moss
    • Nanette
    Gina Holden
    Gina Holden
    • Hope
    Malcolm Stewart
    Malcolm Stewart
    • Lloyd
    Gabrielle Rose
    Gabrielle Rose
    • Evelyn
    David Bortolucci
    David Bortolucci
    • Deuce
    Andrew McNee
    Andrew McNee
    • Pastor Richardson
    • Director
      • Michael Campus
    • Writer
      • Ken LaZebnik
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    • Trivia
      In the scene where Thomas (Jared Padalecki) is crying, Peter O'Toole had to reel him in after the take because Jared couldn't stop crying. He told him, "Stop that. These are Thomas's tears, not Jared's."
    • Goofs
      Though set in 1977, in the bar scenes there is a draught beer pull for Bud Light, a beer not introduced until 1982.
    • Quotes

      Glen Wesman: It's the light, Thom, that's what lasts. The leaves are transient. They grow, turn green, turn red and die, but behind them the light lasts forever.

      Maryanne Kinkade: Glen, please, come sit down.

      Glen Wesman: [to Thom] Paint the light.

    • Crazy credits
      Inspired by true events
    • Connections
      References Match Game (1973)
    • Soundtracks
      My Hometown
      Written by Chuck Prophet and Aidan Hawken

      Performed by Aidan Hawken

    User reviews24

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    10/10
    A sumptuous production worth seeing!
    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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    • Nov 16, 2008

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    • Release date
      • November 11, 2008 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Latin
    • Also known as
      • Christmas Cottage
    • Filming locations
      • Fort Langley, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Sterling Media
      • Birch Grove Films
      • Firm Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $45,718
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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