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Secret of Giving

1999Movie1 h 36 min

DramaWestern
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes–70%
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes–70%

Summary

As Christmas approaches, a single mother struggles to raise her son and keep up the payments on her Oregon ranch, which is difficult since she's heavily in debt. But she's a tough cookie and proves that a steadfast attitude and an open heart go a long way in surviving the cold hearts and greed of the Scrooges around her.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Sam Pillsbury
Written by
Jack Curtis
Produced by
Reba McEntire, Candice Elzinga, Howard Braunstein
Music by
Doug Sisemore

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Facts

November 25, 1999 · 1 h 36 min · Western, Drama, TV Movie

Released
November 25, 1999
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Genres
Western, Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Canada
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Secret of Giving worth watching?"

Questions about Secret of Giving

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Secret of Giving worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.6).

Is Secret of Giving okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Secret of Giving?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Secret of Giving?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.