Christmas Jars (2019)

Based on the novel by Jason Wright, it tells the story of reporter Hope Jensen, who uncovers the secret behind "Christmas Jars" - jars filled with money and given anonymously to people in need. The phenomenon has changed countless lives.

Director:

Jonathan Wright

Writers:

Andrea Stevens, Jason Wright (book) (as Jason F. Wright)

Stars:

Jeni Ross, Markian Tarasiuk, Tara Yelland

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jeni Ross	...	Hope Jensen
Markian Tarasiuk	...	Ian Maxwell
Tara Yelland	...	Hannah Maxwell
Zerha Leverman	...	Lauren Maxwell (as Zehra Leverman)
Krista Jang	...	Brandi
Jodi Larratt	...	Louise Jensen
Julia Scarlett Dan	...	Alison Maxwell
Ron Lea	...	Adam Maxwell
Doug Murray	...	Lyle Butler
Jennifer Gibson	...	Marianne
Steve Love	...	Steve
Jennie Esnard	...	Rory
Nadine Roden	...	Cynthia Roberts
Eddie G.	...	Chuck Roberts
Sean Tucker	...	Officer Webber

Storyline

Based on the bestselling novel by Jason F. Wright, it tells the story of reporter Hope Jensen, who uncovers the remarkable secret behind the "Christmas Jars" - glass jars filled with coins and bills anonymously left for people in need. Christmas Jars is a phenomenon with a reach far beyond that of a typical novel, as it created a new tradition that has changed the lives of many people in their time of need all over the country.

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Plot Keywords:

christmas | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

web site

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 November 2019 (USA)

Also Known As:

Christmas Jars

Box Office

Gross USA:

$459,462

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$459,462

Company Credits

Production Co:

Muse Entertainment Enterprises, Eggplant Picture & Sound

Technical Specs

Runtime:

110 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

During the bowling scene, a few big lebowski characters can be seen.

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Soundtracks

Fatman Head Bob
Performed by Hansey
Played when they are bowling

User Reviews

Great beyond my abilities...

This is in fact - one of thee greatest Christmas movies of all time. I can't do it justice, you will have to judge for yourself. But here is what I think. Jeni Ross as "Hope" is a perfect choice for the lead role. With her performance she pulls everything together. Jennifer Gibsons' as Marianne poignant performance seals the deal. Tara Yelland as Hanna shows us the embodiment of "a woman." From the smallest details, to all the acting, direction and everything else that makes a movie - Everyone and Everything that had a part in this movie makes this a Legendary Christmas movie! Some say that because it touches upon this or that - makes it not a good Christmas movie. Yes - it does touch upon abuse and abandonment but more importantly it shows how the Spirit of Christmas... How love, giving and helping can help us all over come such devastating issues. It shows us what the Spirit of Christmas is and how the Spirit of Christmas helps us all.