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A Magic Christmas

A Magic Christmas

20144.91h 20m

Overview

Jack Carter, a man constantly living in a state of regret, takes his technology-obsessed family, including their lovable dog Buster, on a Christmas vacation to the mountains in the hopes of reconnecting with them. While on vacation, Jack and his family run into an estranged, uber-competitive friend of Jack's, who now lives the life of luxury Jack pines for. Through a series of juvenile competitions, Jack realizes that the love of his family is more rewarding than anything money could buy.

Directed by R. Michael Givens
Written by Gregory Poppen, Jon Young, Steven Paul
Produced by Steven Paul
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Top Cast

C. Thomas Howell

C. Thomas Howell

Jack Carter

Jonathan Silverman

Jonathan Silverman

Robert Jones

Lisa Sheridan

Lisa Sheridan

Holly Carter

Maeve Quinlan

Maeve Quinlan

Eva Jones

Burt Reynolds

Burt Reynolds

Buster the Dog (voice)

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Dashiell Howell

Kyle Carter

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Sadie Stahura

Sienna Carter

D

Darien Willardson

Tommy Jones

C

Clara Susan Morey II

Mrs. Harmon

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Bessie Thornton

Mellon

Themes & Keywords

christmas

About A Magic Christmas

A Magic Christmas is a family, fantasy film released in 2014 exploring themes of christmas. Directed by R. Michael Givens, it stars C. Thomas Howell, Jonathan Silverman, Lisa Sheridan. Jack Carter, a man constantly living in a state of regret, takes his technology-obsessed family, including their lovable dog Buster, on a Christmas vacation to the mountains in the hopes of reconnecting with them. While on vacation, Jack and his family run into an estranged, uber-competitive friend of Jack's, who now lives the life of luxury Jack pines for. Through a series of juvenile competitions, Jack realizes that the love of his family is more rewarding than anything money could buy.

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