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The Christmas Wish

1998·Movie
1h 18min·G

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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Heartwarming and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Nostalgia8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Family and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Returning to his home town after the death of the grandfather who raised him, slick and cynical Wall Street trader Will Martin feels decidedly out of place, and not at all in tune with the Christmas preparations being made by the local citizenry. But Will isn't really taking a sentimental journey at all: He's merely in town to modernize and streamline his family's real-estate company. While going through his grandfather's effects, Will and his grandmother come across the old man's diary--which reveals a lengthy relationship with a woman named Lillian.
Christmas MovieSmall TownNostalgicFamily DramaRediscovering RootsWholesomeRomanticSentimentalComfort Watch

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Is The Christmas Wish worth watching?

61
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Christmas Wish rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is The Christmas Wish?

1 h 18 min

The Christmas Wish runs 1 h 18 min.

What language is The Christmas Wish in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Christmas Wish?

3ATCHDE

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