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Christmas in Canaan

2009Movie1 h 26 minPG-13

DramaFamily
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes–65%
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes–65%

Summary

Set in the 1960s, Christmas in Canaan is a drama about a black family and a white family that learn to love each other out of their Christian beliefs.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Neill Fearnley
Written by
Donald Davenport
Produced by
Randy Cheveldave
Music by
Paul Michael Thomas, John Sereda

Everyone

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Facts

December 12, 2009 · 1 h 26 min · PG-13

Released
December 12, 2009
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Family, Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Available in
5 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Christmas in Canaan?"

Questions about Christmas in Canaan

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Christmas in Canaan worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 7).

Is there a sequel to Christmas in Canaan?

  1. Christmas in Canaan (2009)
  2. Christmas Comes Home to Canaan (2011)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Christmas Comes Home to Canaan (2011).

Is Christmas in Canaan okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Christmas in Canaan?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Christmas in Canaan?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.