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Christmas for a Dollar

  • 20132013
  • PGPG
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
574
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POPULARITY
62,791
20,890
Christmas for a Dollar (2013)
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A family struggling to get by during the Depression expects another presentless Christmas until the father brings home a dollar for them to spend on presents.A family struggling to get by during the Depression expects another presentless Christmas until the father brings home a dollar for them to spend on presents.A family struggling to get by during the Depression expects another presentless Christmas until the father brings home a dollar for them to spend on presents.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
574
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
62,791
20,890
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • John Lyde
    • Writers
      • Sally Meyer(screenplay by)
      • Gale Sears(based on the book: 'Christmas for a Dollar' by)
      • Ben Sowards(based on the book: 'Christmas for a Dollar' by)
    • Stars
      • Brian Krause
      • Nancy Stafford
      • Danielle C. Ryan
    Top credits
    • Director
      • John Lyde
    • Writers
      • Sally Meyer(screenplay by)
      • Gale Sears(based on the book: 'Christmas for a Dollar' by)
      • Ben Sowards(based on the book: 'Christmas for a Dollar' by)
    • Stars
      • Brian Krause
      • Nancy Stafford
      • Danielle C. Ryan
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 21User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
    • Awards
      • 2 wins

    Videos1

    Christmas for a Dollar
    Trailer 2:26
    Christmas for a Dollar

    Photos9

    Nancy Stafford in Christmas for a Dollar (2013)
    Christmas for a Dollar
    Nancy Stafford in Christmas for a Dollar (2013)
    Esther in the movie Christmas for a Dollar
    Jacob Buster on the set of Christmas for a Dollar with Brian Krause
    With Ruby Jones on the set of Christmas for a Dollar
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    Christmas for a Dollar

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    Brian Krause
    Brian Krause
    • William Kamp
    Nancy Stafford
    Nancy Stafford
    • Mrs. Rathbone
    Danielle C. Ryan
    Danielle C. Ryan
    • Verna Kamp
    • (as Danielle Chuchran)
    Heather Beers
    Heather Beers
    • Miss Mayfield
    James Gaisford
    James Gaisford
    • Warren Kamp
    Jacob Buster
    Jacob Buster
    • Norman Kamp
    Ruby Jones
    Ruby Jones
    • Ruthie Kamp
    Ethan Hunt
    • Russel Kamp
    Melanie Stone
    Melanie Stone
    • Helen
    • (as Melanie Stone Thomason)
    Liam Buie
    • Karl
    Grace Hallows
    • Mae
    • (as Gracie Hallows)
    Skyler M. Day
    Skyler M. Day
    • Esther
    Bruce Newbold
    Bruce Newbold
    • Mr. Mueller
    Dalek Atkinson
    • Henry
    Ron Brough
    • Minister
    Christopher Buster
    • Lenny
    Nathan Dobbin
    Nathan Dobbin
    • Tommy
    Pam Eichner
    Pam Eichner
    • Frank's mother
    • Director
      • John Lyde
    • Writers
      • Sally Meyer(screenplay by)
      • Gale Sears(based on the book: 'Christmas for a Dollar' by)
      • Ben Sowards(based on the book: 'Christmas for a Dollar' by)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Norman Kamp and town bully Lenny are portrayed by real-life siblings Jacob and Christopher Buster.
    • Goofs
      Ordinary young girls did not wear jeans or any kind of pants during the Great Depression. Looks like no effort at all was made to make this period piece look like a period piece.
    • Quotes

      Ruthie Kamp: [looking amused at Warren and Helen] They are holding hands!

      Verna Kamp: Ruthie!

      Russel Kamp: That's disgusting!

    User reviews21

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Beyond heartwarming!
    A Christmas Dollar conveys a much needed message in today's society. Truly a significantly poignant point on moral importance. Not sure why everyone is criticizing the cast, they all did a wonderful job telling a story that every school should show their students before the holiday break. Loved Brian Krauss from Charmed. Always a great performance by Nancy Stafford. I've loved all of the roles she's been cast in through the years. Danielle C. Ryan and Heather Beers were lovely! And yes, Jacob Buster & Ruby Jones stood out with their performances. This movie brought all the feels of hope, love and blessings, which is Christmas is supposed to be about.
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    • mat32164
    • Oct 28, 2019

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 15, 2013 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • A Christmas Wish
    • Filming locations
      • Utah, USA
    • Production companies
      • Mainstay Productions
      • Paulist Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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