The Most Wonderful Time of the Year (2008)
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- TV-PG
- 1h 28min
- Comedy, Drama
- 13 Dec 2008 (USA)
- TV Movie
Jen, a corporate analyst and single mom, tackles Christmas with a business-like approach until her uncle arrives with a handsome stranger in tow.
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Award:
- 1 nomination.
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| Brooke Burns | ... |
Jennifer Cullen
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| Henry Winkler | ... |
Uncle Ralph Kendall
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| Warren Christie | ... |
Morgan Derby
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| Connor Christopher Levins | ... |
Brian Cullen
(as Connor Levins)
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| Woody Jeffreys | ... |
Richard Windom
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| Serge Houde | ... |
Stephen Windom
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| Rebecca Toolan | ... |
Winnie Windom
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| Michael Roberds | ... |
Chet Wojorski
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| Rukiya Bernard | ... |
Denise
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| Jennifer Clement | ... |
Rita
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| Vanesa Tomasino | ... |
Wanda
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| Lauro David Chartrand-Del Valle | ... |
Mugger
(as Lauro Chartrand)
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| Kathryn Kirkpatrick | ... |
Supervisor
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Sonya Anand | ... |
Attendant
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Sian Sladen | ... |
Airline Employee
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Lynn Colliar | ... |
Weather Lady
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| Teach Grant | ... |
Lanny
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Joe Costa | ... |
Benny the Bartender
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Directed by
| Michael M. Scott | ||
Written by
| Bruce Graham | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Harvey Kahn | ... | producer |
| Caroline Moore | ... | co-producer |
| Michael M. Scott | ... | executive producer |
| Dan Wigutow | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Philip Giffin | ||
Cinematography by
| Adam Sliwinski | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Jason Pielak | ||
Editorial Department
| Jordan Acomba | ... | assistant editor |
| Frank Robinson | ... | color timer |
Casting By
| Candice Elzinga | ||
| Molly Lopata | ||
Production Design by
| Peter Andringa | ||
Art Direction by
| Lisa Canzi | ||
Set Decoration by
| Dave Paddon | ||
Costume Design by
| Carmen Bonzelius | ||
Makeup Department
| Angela Nair | ... | swing (as Angela J. Nair) |
| Brenda Turner | ... | key hair stylist (as Brendetta) |
| Nicole Wise | ... | key makeup artist |
Production Management
| Harvey Kahn | ... | production manager (as H. M. Kahn) |
| Allen Lewis | ... | production supervisor |
| Eric Maran | ... | post-production supervisor (as Eric MacDonald) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| David Heimbecker | ... | third assistant director |
| Debra Herst | ... | second assistant director |
| Paul Turner | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Karie Adkens | ... | property master |
| Tom Bonny | ... | set dresser |
| Lucas Day | ... | dresser |
| Liz Doyle | ... | assistant set decorator |
| Lucas Mackenzie | ... | set dresser |
| Brad Mitchell | ... | lead dresser |
| Dylan Patti | ... | assistant property master |
| Baron Shaver | ... | construction coordinator |
| Jerry Staar | ... | props buyer |
| Cathie Hahnel | ... | graphic designer (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Tim Archer | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Jason Cole | ... | foley artist |
| Bernardo Six Costa | ... | boom operator |
| Wendy Czajkowsky | ... | adr mixer |
| Randy Kiss | ... | re-recording mixer / sound supervisor |
| Scott C. Kolden | ... | sound effects editor (as Scott Kolden) |
| Alan Perkins | ... | dialogue editor |
| Scott Schmidt | ... | foley mixer / re-recording mixer |
| Steven Weakes | ... | sound mixer |
| Matt Hovland | ... | adr mixer (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Eron Carruth | ... | special effects assistant |
| Darcy Davis | ... | special effects coordinator |
| Joel Fisher | ... | special effects assistant (as Joel 'Jelo' Fisher) |
| T. Jay Fox | ... | special effects assistant (as T Jay Fox) |
| Adam Mars | ... | special effects assistant |
Visual Effects by
| Nancy Heller | ... | visual effects producer |
| Jonathan MacPherson | ... | on-set visual effects supervisor (as Jonathan Macpherson) |
| Aiden Zanini | ... | on-set visual effects supervisor |
Stunts
| Brett Chan | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Dave Hospes | ... | stunt double: Morgan |
| Shawn C. Orr | ... | stunt coordinator (as Shawn Orr) |
| Lauro David Chartrand-Del Valle | ... | stunt coordinator (as Lauro Chartrand) |
| John Wardlow | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Chad Sayn | ... | stunt rigger (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Chelsea Barrie | ... | dolly grip (as Chelsea Barry) |
| Pat Cronin | ... | first assistant camera (as Patrick Cronin) |
| Albena Gaydarova | ... | loader (as Beni Gaydarova) / trainee (as Beni Gaydarova) |
| Brett Hill | ... | best boy electric |
| Gary Hornbeck | ... | generator operator |
| Vlad Horodinca | ... | b camera operator / director of photography: second unit / gaffer |
| Chris Large | ... | still photographer |
| Tammy Lee | ... | best boy |
| Brad Mear | ... | lead hand |
| Craig Perell | ... | key grip |
| Ronald Paul Richard | ... | lamp operator (as Ronald Richard) |
| Arran Shearing | ... | second assistant camera |
| Alex Smith | ... | lamp operator (as Alexander Smith) |
| Jessica Uribe | ... | grip (as Jessica Uribe [JK]) / second grip/lead grip |
| Darek Wyszynski | ... | camera operator: "a" camera |
| Brittany D. Allan | ... | a dolly grip (uncredited) |
| Melissa Beaupre | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Marc Nolet | ... | grip (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| L.A. Hilts | ... | extras casting (as LA Hilts) |
| Martina Smyth | ... | casting associate: Canada |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Brodie Davison | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Bonnie Pavlovic | ... | truck costumer |
| Micah Pridham | ... | on-set costume supervisor |
| Mackenzie Serin | ... | costumer: BG |
Location Management
| Ryan Fehr | ... | assistant location manager |
| Ken Hovgaard | ... | location scout (as Ken Hovgarrd) |
| Don Knodel | ... | location manager |
| Mel Weisbaum | ... | location scout |
Music Department
| Philip Giffin | ... | arranger: Christmas carols (as Phil Giffin) / music adaptor: Christmas carols (as Phil Giffin) |
| J.S. Greenier | ... | source music producer (as Joe Greenier) |
| Emir Isilay | ... | score mixer / score orchestrator |
| Brad Anthony Laina | ... | source music producer (as Brad Laina) |
| Chris Morgan | ... | source music producer |
| Emir Isilay | ... | composer: additional music (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Lisa Rerrie | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Joanne Aimer | ... | driver: cast |
| Ghilas Aiteur | ... | captain |
| Stefano Chimarios | ... | driver: cast |
| Amanda Coletsis | ... | driver |
| Dean Fitzpatrick | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Gerry Forster | ... | driver: cable |
| Hugh Jones | ... | driver: honeywagon |
| Ross Martin | ... | driver: hair / make-up |
| John Sorensen | ... | driver: cast |
Additional Crew
| Rashid Ahmed | ... | production accountant |
| Sarah Ares | ... | 2nd assistant production coordinator |
| Darlene Choo | ... | first assistant coordinator |
| Todd Daulby | ... | stand-in |
| Sam Elsey | ... | production assistant (as Solveig [Sam] Elsey) |
| Kathy Eyre Candiago | ... | assistant accountant (as Kathy Candiago) |
| Les Ford | ... | computer playback designer |
| Alexander Glua | ... | participant: CFTPA (as Alex Glua) |
| Zane Grewer | ... | craft service / first aid |
| Sean Hanlin | ... | security coordinator |
| Tori Heald | ... | tutor |
| Colin House | ... | first assistant coordinator |
| Nadia Hovan | ... | assistant: Harvey Kahn (as Nadia Mear) |
| Royce Kevin D | ... | production assistant: assistant director (as Kevin Royce) |
| Jordan Kidlark | ... | production assistant |
| Helen MaComb | ... | production coordinator |
| Andrew McKay | ... | chef: Critics Choice Caterers Ltd. (as Andrew Mckay) |
| Mike Royce | ... | production assistant |
| Trevor Sadler | ... | assistant chef: Critics Choice Caterers Ltd. |
| Svatia Sakarova | ... | head production accountant |
| Stephanie Sarin | ... | stand-in |
| Juliet Smith | ... | legal counsel: Canada, Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP |
| Marnie Termuende | ... | supervising accountant |
| Merewyn Wagner | ... | second assistant coordinator |
| Peter Martin Welk | ... | production assistant (as Peter M Welk) |
| Marnie Young | ... | business affairs |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Hallmark Channel (2008) (United States) (tv) (premiere)
- Hamdon Entertainment (2008) (Non-US)
- TF1 (2010) (France) (tv)
- ITV Studios Home Entertainment (2010) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Christmas 24 (2014) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Drama (2015) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Pick TV (2019) (United Kingdom) (tv)
Special Effects
- Base FX (visual effects by)
Other Companies
- Aero Mock-Ups (aircraft mock-up rental)
- Aion Art Gallery (set artwork)
- Artbeats Digital Film Library (stock footage supplied by)
- Cast & Crew Entertainment Services (payroll services)
- Critic's Choice (catering)
- Directors Guild of Canada (DGC) (acknowledgment)
- Efootage (stock footage supplied by)
- Focus Entertainment Insurance Brokers (insurance services by)
- Framepool (stock footage supplied by)
- Fraser Milner Casgrain (legal counsel: Canada)
- Getty Images (stock footage supplied by)
- Line 21 Media Services (closed captioning)
- Line 21 Media Services (combined dialogue, continuity & spotting list)
- Matrix Video (stock: tape and sound)
- NovaStar Digital (ADR)
- Panavision (cameras provided by)
- Pinewood Sound (audio post production)
- Province of British Columbia Production Services Tax Credit (with the participation of)
- Royal Bank of Canada (financial institution)
- Technicolor (telecine)
- Union of B.C. Performers (acknowledgment)
- William F. White International (lighting and grip equipment provided by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
The overwhelming tasks that go along with Christmas have taken the joy out of the holidays for busy single mom Jennifer Cullen. Then her Uncle Ralph arrives at her home with handsome young Morgan Derby. Morgan's love of Christmas, and life, is contagious and as Jennifer glumly plods through the holidays, she soon realizes that what she needs most is right under her nose. Stars Henry Winkler, Brooke Burns, and Warren Christie. Written by Anonymous |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The third of four original Christmas-themed films that premiered on The Hallmark Channel in 2008. See more » |
| Goofs | When Jenny is driving home with Morgan from picking up the bike and sitting in the car in the driveway, she isn't wear the same jacket and scarf she was before; she wears the outfit from picking up Morgan from the airport at the end at the movie. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in James Pickens Jr., Brooke Burns and Johnny Weir (2021). See more » |
| Soundtracks | It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year See more » |
| Quotes |
Morgan Derby:
[after knocking the storekeeper out with a trash can]
I had to do it, he's bigger than me. See more » |