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The Christmas Candle

  • 20132013
  • PGPG
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
2.2K
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Hans Matheson and Samantha Barks in The Christmas Candle (2013)
Deep in the heart of the English countryside lies the enchanting village of Gladbury. Legend has it every 25 years an angel visits the village candlemaker and touches a single candle. Whoever lights this candle receives a miracle on Christmas Eve. But in 1890, at the dawn of the electric age, this centuries old legend may come to an end. When David Richmond (Hans Matheson), a progressive young minister, arrives in Gladbury, the villagers discover a new formula for miracles: good deeds and acts of kindness. While David's quest to modernize Gladbury sets him at odds with the old world candlemaker, he finds an unlikely ally in the lovely skeptic, Emily Barstow (Samantha Barks). Now, the fiery candlemaker must fight to preserve the legacy of the Christmas Candle. But when the candle goes missing, the miraculous and human collide in the most astonishing Christmas the village of Gladbury has ever seen.
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A pastor who's suffered a personal loss accepts a position in a town that believes in a Christmas miracle candle, which he strives to abolish.A pastor who's suffered a personal loss accepts a position in a town that believes in a Christmas miracle candle, which he strives to abolish.A pastor who's suffered a personal loss accepts a position in a town that believes in a Christmas miracle candle, which he strives to abolish.

IMDb RATING
6.1/10
2.2K
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  • Director
    • John Stephenson
  • Writers
    • Max Lucado(based on the novel by)
    • Candace Lee(screenplay)
    • Eric Newman(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Hans Matheson
    • Samantha Barks
    • Lesley Manville
Top credits
  • Director
    • John Stephenson
  • Writers
    • Max Lucado(based on the novel by)
    • Candace Lee(screenplay)
    • Eric Newman(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Hans Matheson
    • Samantha Barks
    • Lesley Manville
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 54User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
    • 33Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

    Videos1

    Theatrical Trailer
    Trailer 2:11
    Theatrical Trailer

    Photos21

    Hans Matheson and Victoria Bewick in The Christmas Candle (2013)
    Hans Matheson and Samantha Barks in The Christmas Candle (2013)
    Jude Wright in The Christmas Candle (2013)
    Patricia England, Hans Matheson, and Beatrice Curnew in The Christmas Candle (2013)
    James Cosmo, Hans Matheson, and Susan Boyle in The Christmas Candle (2013)
    Sylvester McCoy in The Christmas Candle (2013)
    Hans Matheson in The Christmas Candle (2013)
    Lesley Manville and Sylvester McCoy in The Christmas Candle (2013)
    Hans Matheson in The Christmas Candle (2013)
    Barbara Flynn in The Christmas Candle (2013)
    Lesley Manville and Sylvester McCoy in The Christmas Candle (2013)
    Hans Matheson and Samantha Barks in The Christmas Candle (2013)

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    Hans Matheson
    Hans Matheson
    • David Richmondas David Richmond
    Samantha Barks
    Samantha Barks
    • Emily Barstowas Emily Barstow
    Lesley Manville
    Lesley Manville
    • Bea Haddingtonas Bea Haddington
    Sylvester McCoy
    Sylvester McCoy
    • Edward Haddingtonas Edward Haddington
    James Cosmo
    James Cosmo
    • Herbert Hopewellas Herbert Hopewell
    Susan Boyle
    Susan Boyle
    • Eleanor Hopewellas Eleanor Hopewell
    Barbara Flynn
    Barbara Flynn
    • Lady Camdonas Lady Camdon
    John Hannah
    John Hannah
    • William Barstowas William Barstow
    Jude Wright
    Jude Wright
    • Charlie Barstowas Charlie Barstow
    Morgan Jones
    • Phineas Barberas Phineas Barber
    Alice Bonifacio
    • Delilah Barberas Delilah Barber
    Tim Barlow
    Tim Barlow
    • Oliver Barberas Oliver Barber
    Beatrice Curnew
    • Agnes Chumleyas Agnes Chumley
    Patricia England
    • Mrs. Chumleyas Mrs. Chumley
    Tessa Bell-Briggs
    • Widow Leonardas Widow Leonard
    • (as Tessa Bell Briggs)
    Edward Gower
    Edward Gower
    • Mr. Finchas Mr. Finch
    Grace Vallorani
    • Mrs. Finchas Mrs. Finch
    Nigel Betts
    Nigel Betts
    • Dr. Clemas Dr. Clem
    • Director
      • John Stephenson
    • Writers
      • Max Lucado(based on the novel by)
      • Candace Lee(screenplay)
      • Eric Newman(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Deep in the heart of the English countryside lies the enchanting village of Gladbury. Legend has it every twenty-five years an angel visits the village candlemaker and touches a single candle. Whoever lights this candle and prays before it receives a miracle on Christmas Eve, but in 1890, at the dawn of the electric age, this centuries old legend may come to an end. When David Richmond, a progressive young minister, arrives in Gladbury, the villagers discover a new formula for miracles: good deeds and acts of kindness. While David's quest to modernize Gladbury sets him at odds with the old world candlemaker, he finds an unlikely ally in the lovely skeptic, Emily Barstow. Now, the fiery candlemaker must fight to preserve the legacy of the Christmas Candle, but when the blessed candle goes missing, the miraculous and human collide in the most astonishing Christmas the village of Gladbury has ever seen. —The Christmas Candle
    • candle
    • village
    • christmas
    • miracle
    • timeframe 19th century
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    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Family
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for mild thematic elements
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Susan Boyle's acting debut.
    • Goofs
      The film has a funeral where all the mourners are holding retractable nylon umbrellas. Its as if the runners forgot to collect them, surely no-one would of thought these were contemporary to the period !.
    • Quotes

      Edward Haddington: There's no such thing as a wasted prayer.

    • Soundtracks
      Miracles All Around
      Music by Luke Atencio
      Lyrics by Candace Lee
      Arrangement by Tom Trapp
      Performed by Susan Boyle

    User reviews54

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Great family show
    Just finish this upon returning from lessons and carols, so a great way to end the night. Love the way they deal with praying that prayer, "Lord I believe. Help me in my unbelief." Now that is a dangerous prayer. But this is just Delightful.
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    • mumiguyer
    • Dec 10, 2018

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 22, 2013 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Рождественская свеча
    • Filming locations
      • Stanway House, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Pinewood Studios
      • Big Book Media
      • Impact Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,258,620
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $68,655
      • Nov 17, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,476,775
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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