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The Christmas Gift

  • TV Movie
  • 20152015
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
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Michelle Trachtenberg in The Christmas Gift (2015)
  • Drama
  • Family
  • Romance
A reporter searches for a stranger who unknowingly changed her life with an anonymous Christmas gift.A reporter searches for a stranger who unknowingly changed her life with an anonymous Christmas gift.A reporter searches for a stranger who unknowingly changed her life with an anonymous Christmas gift.
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
704
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  • Director
    • Fred Olen Ray
  • Writers
    • Fred Olen Ray
    • Jeffrey Schenck(story)
    • Peter Sullivan(story)
  • Stars
    • Michelle Trachtenberg
    • Sterling Sulieman
    • Rick Fox
Top credits
  • Director
    • Fred Olen Ray
  • Writers
    • Fred Olen Ray
    • Jeffrey Schenck(story)
    • Peter Sullivan(story)
  • Stars
    • Michelle Trachtenberg
    • Sterling Sulieman
    • Rick Fox
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    • 8User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Michelle Trachtenberg
    Michelle Trachtenberg
    • Meganas Megan
    Sterling Sulieman
    Sterling Sulieman
    • Wesley Hardin Johnson Jr.as Wesley Hardin Johnson Jr.
    Rick Fox
    Rick Fox
    • Cooperas Cooper
    Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
    Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
    • Wesley Hardin Johnson Sr.as Wesley Hardin Johnson Sr.
    Marliss Amiea
    Marliss Amiea
    • Ninaas Nina
    Daniel Booko
    Daniel Booko
    • Alexas Alex
    Tracy Mulholland
    Tracy Mulholland
    • Susieas Susie
    Jacob Johnson
    • Chaseas Chase
    Meghan McLeod
    Meghan McLeod
    • Lauraas Laura
    Cal Bartlett
    Cal Bartlett
    • Reynoldsas Reynolds
    Al Carabello
    Al Carabello
    • Chauffeuras Chauffeur
    Aaron Christopher
    • Kidas Kid
    Ariel Dupin
    • Shellyas Shelly
    Ed Halligan
    • Cliffas Cliff
    Rylan Lee
    Rylan Lee
    • Young Meganas Young Megan
    Jonathan Nation
    Jonathan Nation
    • Bartenderas Bartender
    Mike Jerome Putnam
    • Officer Clarkas Officer Clark
    Scott Thomas Reynolds
    Scott Thomas Reynolds
    • Bryceas Bryce
    • Director
      • Fred Olen Ray
    • Writers
      • Fred Olen Ray
      • Jeffrey Schenck(story)
      • Peter Sullivan(story)
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      Based on a true story, according to the opening titles.

    User reviews8

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    6/10
    Okay Film is Just that
    I HAVE REVIEWED OVER 400 (C H R I S T M A S ) MOVIES AND SPECIALS.

    BEWARE OF SOME REVIEWERS THAT ONLY HAVE ONLY ONE REVIEW. WHEN ITS A POSITIVE THERE IS A GOOD CHANCE THEY WERE INVOLVED WITH THE PRODUCTION. NOW I HAVE NO AGENDA! I AM HONEST! I REVIEW MOVIES & SPECIALS AS A WAY TO KEEP TRACK OF WHAT I HAVE SEEN! I HAVE DISCOVERED MANY GEMS IN MY QUEST TO SEE AS MANY Christmas MOVIES AS I CAN.

    In this film "The Christmas Gift" The story is built around Megan, a beautiful 10-year old girl who is impressed by a gift that she received through Secret Santa. Not only is she impressed by the gift, she treasures it, since it came at a time in her life when she really needed it. As time passes, she never forgets the gift, and she never forgets the face of the little boy whose photo was attached to the Christmas gift. After almost 10 years, Megan, who is now a journalist, makes it her mission to find out the location of the little boy who touched her so many years ago. When she decides to approach the editor with an idea for the perfect story to find her Secret Santa, Megan's life changes in a way she never expects after finding him.

    In general the story is not that well crafted. The emotion on the actors have for one another is just isn't there. What should be noted is that this film is so predictable that you can see the twist coming.

    The actors are all fine and do great work here. The story could have used a little more work.
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    • Release date
      • November 29, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Present
    • Production company
      • Hybrid
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      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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