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What She Wants for Christmas

2012Movie1 h 24 minG

36
WeakGoodWatch score

A wholesome, hopeful family movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Story

Ten year-old Abigail has written to the North Pole and asked for something very special this year something she has kept secret from her Mother. On Christmas Eve while her Mother sleeps, Abigail hides in her living room waiting to make sure that Santa delivers the correct goods. But when Abigail sees that he hasnt included her special gift, she pulls the trigger and activates her back-up plan. With an elaborate set of booby traps, Abigail captures St. Nick himself! Determined not to let him go until he provides the right present.

Feels like

  • Christmas
  • Family-Friendly
  • Child Protagonist
  • Holiday Season
  • Santa Claus
  • Booby Traps
  • Quirky
  • Heartwarming

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Directed by
Jason Hewitt

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Facts

December 1, 2012 · 1 h 24 min · G

Released
December 1, 2012
Runtime
1 h 24 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$2 million
Available in
2 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream What She Wants for Christmas?"

Questions about What She Wants for Christmas

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Where can I stream What She Wants for Christmas?

In the United States, What She Wants for Christmas streams on MovieSphere+, and it is free with ads on Plex. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is What She Wants for Christmas worth watching?

36
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36 (IMDb 4.2).

Is What She Wants for Christmas okay for kids?

G

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

Can I half-watch What She Wants for Christmas?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.