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Once Upon a Christmas Miracle

  • TV Movie
  • 2018
  • TV-G
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
2.9K
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Aimee Teegarden and Brett Dalton in Once Upon a Christmas Miracle (2018)
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This holiday romance is based on the incredible real-life story about organ donor Chris Dempsey and recipient Heather Krueger, who were brought into one another's lives by a transplant surge... Read allThis holiday romance is based on the incredible real-life story about organ donor Chris Dempsey and recipient Heather Krueger, who were brought into one another's lives by a transplant surgery that led to a miraculous romance.This holiday romance is based on the incredible real-life story about organ donor Chris Dempsey and recipient Heather Krueger, who were brought into one another's lives by a transplant surgery that led to a miraculous romance.

  • Director
    • Gary Yates
  • Writers
    • Erinne Dobson
    • Shannon Dobson
  • Stars
    • Aimee Teegarden
    • Brett Dalton
    • Lolita Davidovich
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    2.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Gary Yates
    • Writers
      • Erinne Dobson
      • Shannon Dobson
    • Stars
      • Aimee Teegarden
      • Brett Dalton
      • Lolita Davidovich
    • 61User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Aimee Teegarden
    Aimee Teegarden
    • Heather Krueger
    Brett Dalton
    Brett Dalton
    • Chris Dempsey
    Lolita Davidovich
    Lolita Davidovich
    • Judy Dempsey
    Cassandra Potenza
    Cassandra Potenza
    • Ashley Krueger
    Nancy Sorel
    Nancy Sorel
    • Kathy Krueger
    Thom Zimerle
    Thom Zimerle
    • Bill Krueger
    Steve Bacic
    Steve Bacic
    • Jack
    Melissa Marie Elias
    Melissa Marie Elias
    • Jennette
    • (as Melissa Elias)
    Martin Roach
    Martin Roach
    • Dr. Jenkins
    Micheline Marchildon
    Micheline Marchildon
    • Rosa
    • (as Micheline Machildon)
    Candace Smith
    Candace Smith
    • Professor Tierney
    Rick Gensiorek
    Rick Gensiorek
    • Elderly Gentleman
    Darren Martens
    Darren Martens
    • Andy
    Danika Frederick
    Danika Frederick
    • Sadie
    Beverly Ndukwu
    Beverly Ndukwu
    • Nurse Rachel
    Ray Strachan
    Ray Strachan
    • Hotel Manager
    Lois Brothers
    Lois Brothers
    • Mrs. Wilson
    Heidi Fielek
    Heidi Fielek
    • Heidi
    • Director
      • Gary Yates
    • Writers
      • Erinne Dobson
      • Shannon Dobson
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    10rbella-02426

    Best of the Season

    By far the best Hallmark Christmas movie of the decade. Fantastic characters and actors who portray them. Great story. Heart warming. Asks so many questions of yourself as a viewer and those questions are consistent with the questions the characters were asking themselves. I have already watched it multiple times and I will watch it again.
    10ScarletPimpernel64

    Best Hallmark in YEARS!

    After binge watching Hallmark Christmas movies the past several years, and catching all the Hallmark Hall of Fame films, it's great to see a Hallmark film worthy of the name. They haven't been making them as worthy as they used to. This is one that honestly has the eyes watering fifteen minutes into the picture, and really never stops. The fact it's based on actual events makes it all the more sweeter. It's a Christmas movie, yes, but it's a love story, which makes it even better. Sit back, enjoy, and let Hallmark know you want more films such as this.
    9rightisright

    The results are in.....

    Okay, we've seen all the Hallmark 2018 Christmas movies, and there were a lot of clunkers. This however, is a wonderful movie. You wouldn't believe that someone could be so selfless, except it's based on real people. The lead actress, Aimee Teegarden, has a fragile beauty and an amazingly expressive face. Sign her up for a movie every Christmas.
    10nmartin-75575

    I finally found a winner

    After watching so many Hallmark and Lifetime movies so far this season, I FINALLY found a great one. I absolutely loved it and at the end found out it was based on a true story which makes it even better. I also loved all of the actors - casting was great. That's the problem with most of these movies - there's no chemistry between the lead actors so the story isn't even believable. Not the case with this one. Highly recommend it.
    10mariani-01530

    Best Hallmark I have ever seen.

    WOW!!! This is not a cookie cutter Hallmark movie. It is based on the real lives of Heather and Chris Dempsey. A very engaging film which shows how an organ donation by Chris turns into a love story. Aimee Teegarden is a natural in this movie. Her performance is moving. Get out your Kleenex at the 12 minute mark through the rest of the movie, especially when the doctors (their voices become distant) tell Heather of her liver disease.

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    • Trivia
      The real Chris and Heather can be seen dancing during the fundraiser scene. Just after the scene with main characters having their photos made, the character of Chris is walking toward Heather and you see a couple that he passes. The real life Chris has a shaved head wearing a blue shirt. Heather is blonde wearing a burgundy dress.
    • Goofs
      While Heather and Chris are shopping in a Christmas store, Heather picks up a stuffed dachshund that's wearing a funny Christmas cap. As the cameras and angles change, sometimes the dog's cap is curved down and sometimes the cap is bent and pointing up.

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    • Release date
      • December 2, 2018 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • Hallmark Movies and Mysteries Page
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Bozicni cudez
    • Filming locations
      • Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
    • Production company
      • Cartel Pictures
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 25m(85 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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