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Christmas a Time for Joy

2002·Movie
1h 30min

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No stream option in US yet.

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Big heart, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome10
  • Hopefulness9
  • Nostalgia9

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Faith and meaning, show business, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality3

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality5

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality10
  • Music Composition9
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

The top Holiday songs by the Gaithers and friends.

The styles are varied in this wonderful show, but the quality always high, with renditions of familiar classics along with a few original songs, with some numbers that are truly thrilling, among them the opening song, a bluegrass flavored "It's a Time for Joy" with Karen Peck and New River, the Gaither Vocal Band with David Phelps doing an exquisite tenor solo on "The Christmas Song" (and Mark Lowry doing Johnny Mathis !), "Children Go Where I Send Thee" with The Bishops giving us harmonies from heaven, the country rockin' sound of "Go Tell" with The Martins, and best of all, "Mary, Did You Know ?" (music and lyrics by Mark Lowry and Buddy Green), sung by the Gaither Vocal Band featuring an emotionally stirring solo by Mark Lowry. The words, melody, and interpretation of this song fills my eyes with tears when I hear it...the disc is worth it for this number alone. -Alejandra Vernon
Christmas MusicGospel ConcertUpliftingWholesome EntertainmentSpiritual ThemesVocal PerformancesHoliday ClassicsFamily-FriendlyLive Performance

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No sequels or prequels available

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Is Christmas a Time for Joy worth watching?

52
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Christmas a Time for Joy?

1 h 30 min

Christmas a Time for Joy runs 1 h 30 min.

What language is Christmas a Time for Joy in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.