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Christmas Cottage

Christmas Cottage

Love is the brightest light of all

20086.31h 36m

Overview

Inspired by the picturesque paintings of Thomas Kinkade, The Christmas Cottage tells the semi-autobiographical tale of how a young boy is propelled to launch a career as an artist after he learns that his mother is in danger of losing the family home.

Directed by Michael Campus
Written by Ken LaZebnik
Produced by Arla Dietz Campus, Thomas Kinkade, Michael Campus
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Top Cast

Jared Padalecki

Jared Padalecki

Thomas Kinkade

Marcia Gay Harden

Marcia Gay Harden

Maryanne Kinkade

Peter O'Toole

Peter O'Toole

Glen

Chris Elliott

Chris Elliott

Ernie

Charlotte Rae

Charlotte Rae

Vesta

Ed Asner

Ed Asner

Sidney

Aaron Ashmore

Aaron Ashmore

Pat Kinkade

Richard Burgi

Richard Burgi

Bill Kinkade

Geoffrey Lewis

Geoffrey Lewis

Butch

Richard Moll

Richard Moll

Big Jim

Themes & Keywords

christmas

About Christmas Cottage

Christmas Cottage is a drama, romance, family film released in 2008 exploring themes of christmas. Directed by Michael Campus, it stars Jared Padalecki, Marcia Gay Harden, Peter O'Toole. Inspired by the picturesque paintings of Thomas Kinkade, The Christmas Cottage tells the semi-autobiographical tale of how a young boy is propelled to launch a career as an artist after he learns that his mother is in danger of losing the family home.

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