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Hope for the Holidays

  • 2020
  • TV-14
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
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Sally Kirkland, Todd Bridges, Doug Hutchison, Robert LaSardo, George Stults, Jenn Gotzon, Ricky Borba, Laura Long, and Alexander Cubis in Hope for the Holidays (2020)
HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS is an inspirational Christmas story of how a young man's love for his dying mother leads him to commit the biggest mistake of his life, and how with the help of faith and the kindness of others, he finds redemption on Christmas day.
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One man's love for his dying mother leads him to commit the biggest mistake of his life. Now, with the help of his newfound faith and a Christmas miracle, he seeks redemption on Christmas Da... Read allOne man's love for his dying mother leads him to commit the biggest mistake of his life. Now, with the help of his newfound faith and a Christmas miracle, he seeks redemption on Christmas Day.One man's love for his dying mother leads him to commit the biggest mistake of his life. Now, with the help of his newfound faith and a Christmas miracle, he seeks redemption on Christmas Day.

  • Director
    • Ricky Borba
  • Writers
    • George Christie
    • Christopher Peterson
  • Stars
    • Doug Hutchison
    • Todd Bridges
    • Robert LaSardo
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    116
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ricky Borba
    • Writers
      • George Christie
      • Christopher Peterson
    • Stars
      • Doug Hutchison
      • Todd Bridges
      • Robert LaSardo
    • 22User reviews
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    Doug Hutchison
    Doug Hutchison
    • Sergeant Babbitt
    Todd Bridges
    Todd Bridges
    • Dr. Ward
    Robert LaSardo
    Robert LaSardo
    • Mouse Sanchez
    Sally Kirkland
    Sally Kirkland
    • Georgia
    Alexander Cubis
    Alexander Cubis
    • Scott Carter
    • (as Alex Cubis)
    George Stults
    George Stults
    • Danny Petros
    Keenan Johnston
    Keenan Johnston
    • Warden Griggs
    Jenn Gotzon
    Jenn Gotzon
    • Judy Stephens
    • (as Jenn Gotzon Chandler)
    Debby Gerber
    Debby Gerber
    • Young Georgia
    Gigi Orsillo
    Gigi Orsillo
    • Nurse Young
    Laura Long
    Laura Long
    • Cassie Pearson
    Jonathan Aleman
    Jonathan Aleman
    • Guard Collins
    Wendy Benge
    Wendy Benge
    • Guard Flint
    Rob Gore
    Rob Gore
    • Jim Crain
    Mel Powell
    Mel Powell
    • Hector Sanchez
    Ryan Quinn Adams
    Ryan Quinn Adams
    • Daniel Petros
    Jasmine De La Fuente
    Jasmine De La Fuente
    • Dolores
    Alyssa Quilala
    Alyssa Quilala
    • Young Georgia (Dream Sequence)
    • Director
      • Ricky Borba
    • Writers
      • George Christie
      • Christopher Peterson
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    10matt-4-501586

    A great watch for the holiday season!

    I kicked off 2020 Christmas movies with Hope for the Holidays. So glad that I did! With memorable performances by Doug Hutchison and Robert LaSardo, this film was a heart warming, well paced watch that inspires hope and forgiveness.

    Take 90 minutes and give this movie a watch!
    10newpony

    A beautiful holiday movie!

    Hope for the Holidays is a beautiful, touching and heartwarming film. The entire cast was wonderful, especially Sally Kirkland who really shined in this story. This is wonderful holiday movie that the whole family will enjoy. Have plenty of tissues on hand because this story is very moving. I highly recommend it!
    10beverly-71136

    This Movie is What We Need

    I know when I have seen a good movie...when I wake up the next morning and it is the first thing I think of. Perhaps it is because of the "back story of the director", perhaps it is because of the emotional acting, perhaps it is because of the underlying subjects of grace and forgiveness. Whatever it is, you need to see for yourself. Just make sure you have a tissue nearby.

    Today more than ever before, our world needs stories of hope, family and undying love. Most of all, we need each other. Gather your family and friends and watch this movie...be prepared to have your heart touched.
    10doreeschmidt

    Best feel good movie of 2020

    We really need more movies like this one, especially in these trying times. It reminds us of something much bigger than ourselves.

    I am so proud of Director Ricky Borba, hitting these nail on the head!
    2wayneradcliffe

    God Awful Attempt At a Feel Good Movie

    Bad acting, cliche plot, mundane writing. Other than that it was fantastic. I'll never get that hour and a half back. I've seen lousy Hallmark style films before, but this one lowers the bar to an unprecedented level. Having written that, it does make an attempt to inspire people with good feelings about humanity.

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      Director Ricky Borba was asked to direct and given the script in May of 2017. Two months later his own mother was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer and died seven weeks later. But during her treatment, Ricky Borba rewrote the character of Georgia Petros to reflect what his mother said and did during her battle with cancer. Almost all of Georgia's dialogue in the film ended up being what Ricky Borba's mother told him in real life.

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    • Release date
      • November 26, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Sacramento, California, USA
    • Production company
      • DTLA Entertainment Group
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      • 1h 31m(91 min)
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      • 1.85 : 1

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