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A Wish For Christmas

Original title: A Wish for Christmas
  • TV Movie
  • 2016
  • TV-G
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
5.3K
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Lacey Chabert and Paul Greene in A Wish For Christmas (2016)
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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 t... Read allSara 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... Read allSara 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 discovers how to channel the Christmas magic and speak her mind all... Read all

  • Director
    • Christie Will Wolf
  • Writers
    • Helen Frost
    • Don MacLeod
    • Liam Fearnley
  • Stars
    • Lacey Chabert
    • Paul Greene
    • Andrea Brooks
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    5.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Christie Will Wolf
    • Writers
      • Helen Frost
      • Don MacLeod
      • Liam Fearnley
    • Stars
      • Lacey Chabert
      • Paul Greene
      • Andrea Brooks
    • 38User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Lacey Chabert
    Lacey Chabert
    • Sara Thomas
    Paul Greene
    Paul Greene
    • Peter Williams
    Andrea Brooks
    Andrea Brooks
    • Molly
    Colleen Wheeler
    Colleen Wheeler
    • Barb Williams
    Kendall Cross
    Kendall Cross
    • Aunt Lizzie
    Michael Ryan
    Michael Ryan
    • Mr. Williams
    Mark Brandon
    Mark Brandon
    • Wilson
    Donna Benedicto
    Donna Benedicto
    • Megan
    Howard Storey
    Howard Storey
    • Santa
    Brenda Crichlow
    Brenda Crichlow
    • Cortney
    Jason McKinnon
    Jason McKinnon
    • Dirk
    Eduard Witzke
    Eduard Witzke
    • Bryan
    Laura Bertram
    Laura Bertram
    • Nicole
    Amélie Wolf
    Amélie Wolf
    • Amy
    • (as Amélie Will Wolf)
    Kirby Morrow
    Kirby Morrow
    • Brant
    Craig March
    Craig March
    • Hank
    Candus Churchill
    Candus Churchill
    • Caroller
    Naika Toussaint
    Naika Toussaint
    • Caroller
    • Director
      • Christie Will Wolf
    • Writers
      • Helen Frost
      • Don MacLeod
      • Liam Fearnley
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    7RNMorton

    Yeah, not quite Hallmark's Best

    But if Lacey Chabert's in it and it's Hallmark I'll usually give it a solid look. Lacey has become the Queen of Hallmark Christmas movies, she's quietly attractive, distinctive, and with a little edge to her. I really liked her last few Hallmark Christmas entries, this one seemed a little forced or something. Lacey is a marketing wiz who won't stand up for herself, at the company Christmas party she gets courage from Santa, and then gets thrown into a challenging marketing pitch with company CEO Greene. I know Greene is also a Hallmark staple (who I hadn't seen before), he was okay but something about this just didn't feel right (as opposed to, say, Once Upon a Holiday where things seemed to effortlessly flow). So I would recommend it to the Hallmark hard core but not necessarily others.
    7Victor-J-1964

    Awesome HM Christmas movie. Fun watch!

    Sara Thomas (Lacey Chabert) is an awesome team player at marketing firm that is basically a pushover that allows others to take advantage of her good nature. At the company's Christmas party her marketing director promotes her project as his own. Santa offers to grant a Christmas list that would will only last for 48 hours. Sara wished for courage to stand up for herself. This wish takes Sara on a journey with her firm's CEO Peter Williams (Paul Greene) that includes a road trip, confronting an unreasonable client, strained family relations, and so much more.

    The chemistry between Sara and Paul is believable and you find yourself cheering for them. Chabert is my favorite HM leading lady, and Williams is also a favorite.
    6paul_m_haakonsen

    Not too bad for a Christmas movie...

    This turned out to be one of the more enjoyable Christmas movies that I got around to watching during the Christmas season of 2017.

    Why?

    Well, because of the storyline that had elements of a classic Christmas tale laced up with some lighthearted comedy and romance. But also because they had some very nicely talented actors and actresses on the cast list. And the chemistry between Lacey Chabert and Paul Greene was so good.

    Sure, like all Christmas movies, then "A Wish For Christmas" was blessed with an overly predictable and generic storyline and plot. But hey, don't they all? I suppose that is part of the Christmas movie charm for some reason.

    While this does not have the making of a Christmas classic, it is definitely a Christmas movie worthy of being watched at least once for the holidays with your loved ones.
    7lovemontana

    Pretty Good

    I'm always amazed at reviews of Hallmark movies that complain about predictability or flat endings! What else do they expect? That's Hallmark for ya. I like thinking there are actually people who have wonderful Christmas traditions and family gatherings. I would love to spend Christmas in a town where I could get lost in happiness!

    In this movie I was more amused that once again the women playing Paul Greene's mother is his age! Ok, she's 7 years older and his Aunt is 6 years older. This has happened before with Paul. Are they trying to make him seem younger?!

    Anyway, typical Hallmark and I liked it.
    judyharl

    lacey chabert

    She is so boring seems to have no personality except when she is bossy and commanding her and Paul greene not a good fit not sure who her costar should be she ruins all the scenes.hallmark needs less bossy women she is not good fit for hallmark her or Jill Wagner Danica McKellar too bossy also Kristy Swanson Candace Cameron Bure is awful actress

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    • Trivia
      According to her co-star Paul Greene, Lacey Chabert was seven months pregnant at the time of filming. She gave birth to a daughter on September 1, 2016. Her character in the film always wears loose or layered clothing to conceal the pregnancy.
    • Goofs
      A Canadian mailbox is visible behind the characters on a sidewalk that is supposedly in Washington State; the film was shot in British Columbia, Canada.
    • Connections
      Referenced in The Cinema Snob: Christmas Evil (2022)
    • Soundtracks
      We Wish You a Merry Christmas Magically
      Traditional
      Arranged by Sarah Kate Gram
      Performed by Sarah Kate Gram
      Published by IslandGram Productions

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    • Release date
      • October 29, 2016 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Karácsonyi kívánság
    • Filming locations
      • Cloverdale, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada(Christmas tree lot)
    • Production companies
      • Hallmark Channel
      • ACW
      • Brad Krevoy Television
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 24m(84 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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