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Paper Angels

  • TV Movie
  • 2014
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
798
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Josie Bissett and Matthew Settle in Paper Angels (2014)
Drama

An abused wife leaves her alcoholic husband and moves with her children to another town, where their lives become entwined with that of another family in trouble.An abused wife leaves her alcoholic husband and moves with her children to another town, where their lives become entwined with that of another family in trouble.An abused wife leaves her alcoholic husband and moves with her children to another town, where their lives become entwined with that of another family in trouble.

  • Director
    • David Winning
  • Writers
    • Jimmy Wayne
    • Bryar Freed
    • Travis Thrasher
  • Stars
    • Matthew Settle
    • Rustin Gresiuk
    • Josie Bissett
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    798
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • David Winning
    • Writers
      • Jimmy Wayne
      • Bryar Freed
      • Travis Thrasher
    • Stars
      • Matthew Settle
      • Rustin Gresiuk
      • Josie Bissett
    • 15User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Matthew Settle
    Matthew Settle
    • Kevin Morrell
    Rustin Gresiuk
    Rustin Gresiuk
    • Thomas Brandt
    Josie Bissett
    Josie Bissett
    • Lynn Brandt
    Farryn VanHumbeck
    Farryn VanHumbeck
    • Sara Brandt
    Russell Porter
    Russell Porter
    • Darryl Brandt
    Kendra Anderson
    Kendra Anderson
    • Jenny Morrell
    Adrien Dorval
    Adrien Dorval
    • Dan Harris
    Chris Gauthier
    Chris Gauthier
    • Murphy
    Ecstasia Sanders
    Ecstasia Sanders
    • Beth Anne Wilson
    Manny Jacinto
    Manny Jacinto
    • Jamie Lang
    Burkely Duffield
    Burkely Duffield
    • Vic West
    Danny Wattley
    Danny Wattley
    • Pastor Graham Cody
    Anja Savcic
    Anja Savcic
    • Cassie Bale
    Yee Jee Tso
    Yee Jee Tso
    • Dr. Chan
    Lucia Walters
    Lucia Walters
    • Amanda Lake
    Jim Byrnes
    Jim Byrnes
    • Bill Price
    Ellen Kennedy
    Ellen Kennedy
    • Nancy
    Meghan Vestad
    • Girl Student #1
    • Director
      • David Winning
    • Writers
      • Jimmy Wayne
      • Bryar Freed
      • Travis Thrasher
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews15

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    9praisercheri

    "Overcome evil with good."

    This was a very inspiring story. I love the way Thomas took a very negative situation & turned it into a positive, helping others in the process.

    Also, I'm glad to see The Salvation Army getting some credit for the wonderful work they do.

    My husband & I both applauded at the end.
    10gehewe

    Paper Angels is one of my Top Christmas Movies

    This UP movie was a great surprise. Loved it from beginning to end. This is not the typical Christmas romance movie. A well written story with some thoughtful advice between the lead character and the teenage boy he plays basketball with. Their lives intertwine around a Salvation Army giving tree in which children's names are hung as "Paper Angels".

    The lead is played well by Matthew Settle. I recognize his voice from "Band of Brothers" I think. The mom of the teenage boy is played by Josie Bissett who I recognized in being in an Episode of When Calls the Heart as AJ Foster. The teenage boy (Thomas) is the new kid and one of the basketball stars dislikes him and they play this high school drama up very well. Yes there is a teenage girl (Cassie). It is very well done. I notice a familiar face in a minor role. Delores Drake who plays a Salvation army worker.
    9billsalichos

    Surprisingly good

    Second time i see this movie at Christmas period , second time i loved it...a must see at Christmas vacations
    8phd_travel

    Good message and good actors - not the usual trite Christmas movie

    This is a more serious Christmas movie with good actors. The two intertwining stories are realistic and interesting. Matthew Settle of Gossip Girl plays a financially struggling business owner with twins on the way. Josie Bissett plays an abused wife who takes her kids to settle down in the same town where they face money troubles. She is quite good in less glamorous roles than usual. Her son faces some bullying. Liked the way he overcame his troubles. The stories intertwine cleverly. The message isn't too preachy it's about charity - the Paper Angels in the title.

    A change from the more trite romantic Christmas movies out there. This one has a message and a watchable cast.
    Christmas-Reviewer

    Good

    Paper Angels – Two unlikely friends have a big impact on their families for Christmas through The Salvation Army's Angel Tree Program. Stars Matthew Settle and Josie Bissett.

    The "Christmas Theme" film is different in many wonderful ways. You think you know where the story is heading but it does something different "WHICH IS GREAT".

    Now this film at times might make you frustrated but the film takes you on a "Christmas Movie Journey that you will find unforgettable. The plot in this film is not predictable as you might think. The film leaves a few things "Open for your own interpretation" which is a "Christmas Miracle".

    Now beware of some peoples reviews on Christmas Moves. Many people only review ONE movie and give it a rave because "They have something to do with the film". I have seen this countless times.

    I have reviewed over 100. I am honest about them.

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      This based on the true life of story of country singer jimmy wayne he wrote a song with the same name paper angels

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    • Release date
      • November 16, 2014 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ángeles de papel
    • Filming locations
      • British Columbia, Canada(credits)
    • Production companies
      • Johnson Production Group
      • Annuit Coeptis Entertainment II
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
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