1985

1h 28m

5.9(122 votes)

Family

Fantasy

Overview

Ginny Grainger, a young mother, rediscovers the joy and beauty of Christmas, thanks to the unshakable faith of her six-year-old daughter Abbie and Gideon, Ginny's very own guardian angel.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Mary Steenburgen

Ginny Grainger

Gary Basaraba

Jack Grainger

Elisabeth Harnois

Abbie Grainger

Arthur Hill

Caleb Grainger

Wayne Robson

Harry Dickens

Jan Rubeš

Santa Claus

Elias Koteas

Eddie

Robbie Magwood

Cal Grainger

Michelle Meyrink

Betty

Harry Dean Stanton

Gideon

Creative team

Directed by: Phillip Borsos
Written by: Thomas Meehan
Phillip Borsos
Produced by: Peter O'Brian

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