A Wish For Christmas (2016)

Sara Thomas is the type of woman who prefers to sit on the sidelines at work, but when her big idea for a Christmas initiative is stolen, she makes a wish to Santa that she'll finally have ... See full summary »

Director:

Christie Will Wolf (as Christie Will)

Writers:

Helen Frost, Don MacLeod

Stars:

Lacey Chabert, Paul Greene, Andrea Brooks

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Lacey Chabert	...	Sara Thomas
Paul Greene	...	Peter Williams
Andrea Brooks	...	Molly
Colleen Wheeler	...	Barb Williams
Kendall Cross	...	Aunt Lizzie
Michael Ryan	...	Mr. Williams
Mark Brandon	...	Wilson
Donna Benedicto	...	Megan
Howard Storey	...	Santa
Brenda Crichlow	...	Cortney
Jason McKinnon	...	Dirk
Eduard Witzke	...	Bryan
Laura Bertram	...	Nicole
Amélie Will Wolf	...	Amy
Kirby Morrow	...	Brant

Storyline

Sara Thomas is the type of woman who prefers to sit on the sidelines at work, but when her big idea for a Christmas initiative is stolen, she makes a wish to Santa that she'll finally have the courage to stand up for herself. Santa grants her wish, but only gives her 48 hours. As the clock ticks, Sara will discover how to channel the Christmas magic and speak her mind all on her own.

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Plot Keywords:

christmas | title directed by female | four word title | christmas movie | tv movie | 

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Genres:

Drama | Family | Fantasy | Romance

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Certificate:

TV-G

Did You Know?

Trivia

This is the third collaboration between director Christie Will Wolf and actress Lacey Chabert, and the second with a Christmas theme after A Holiday Heist (2011).

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Goofs

While walking through town supposedly in Washington State, a Canadian mail box is visible behind the characters on a sidewalk. This is due to the film being shot in British Columbia, Canada.

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Soundtracks

Jingle Bells
Written by James Pierpont (uncredited)
Arranged by Sarah Kate Gram
Performed by Sarah Kate Gram
Published by IslandGram Productions

User Reviews

Good actress, bad story

Lacey Chabert is a very good actress, but her film is mediocre and very boring.

Details

Country:

Canada USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 October 2016 (USA)

Also Known As:

A Wish For Christmas

Filming Locations:

Cloverdale, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hallmark Channel, ACW, Brad Krevoy Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

84 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD