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Christmas for a Dollar

2013·Movie
1h 41min·PG

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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Family, everyday modern life, and growing up

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

The true meaning of Christmas, for just a dollar.

America is in the midst of the Great Depression, and the Kamp family is struggling to get by, especially since Mrs. Kamp’s untimely death nearly a year ago. The older children do their best to take care of the family, but it’s the younger children—Hopalong Cassidy fan Norman and straight-talking little Ruthie—who struggle most. Now, with their mother gone and their father overwhelmed by doctor bills from young Norman’s battle with polio, the Kamp siblings fully expect a Christmas without presents. But when William scrapes together a dollar in coins to use for Christmas gifts, everything begins to change.
Great Depression EraFamily StrugglesChristmas StoryHeartwarmingOvercoming HardshipSmall Town AmericaFaith and PerseveranceNostalgic

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Where can I stream Christmas for a Dollar legally?

Christmas for a Dollar is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Pure Flix, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Pluto TV, and Shout! Factory TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Christmas for a Dollar worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Christmas for a Dollar rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Christmas for a Dollar?

1 h 41 min

Christmas for a Dollar runs 1 h 41 min.

What language is Christmas for a Dollar in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Christmas for a Dollar?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Christmas for a Dollar in 18 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.