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Once Upon a Christmas Miracle

Once Upon a Christmas Miracle

20186.61h 30m

Overview

Told she would have less than a few months to live without a liver transplant, Heather Krueger’s time was running out when a kind stranger, Chris Dempsey, heard of her plight and discovered he was a perfect match. The two met and before long a friendship developed into romance. The movie follows Heather and Chris’ journey over three Christmases as his selfless gesture leads to a Christmas miracle for everyone involved. Based on a true story.

Directed by Gary Yates
Written by Erinne Dobson, Shannon Fopeano
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Top Cast

Brett Dalton

Brett Dalton

Chris Dempsey

Aimee Teegarden

Aimee Teegarden

Heather Krueger

Lolita Davidovich

Lolita Davidovich

Judy

Steve Bacic

Steve Bacic

Jack

Martin Roach

Martin Roach

Dr. Jenkins

Nancy Sorel

Nancy Sorel

Kathy Krueger

Cassandra Potenza

Cassandra Potenza

Ashley Krueger

Beverly Ndukwu

Beverly Ndukwu

Nurse Rachel

Heidi Fielek

Heidi Fielek

Audrey

Danika Frederick

Danika Frederick

Sadie

Themes & Keywords

holidaykidney transplant christmas

About Once Upon a Christmas Miracle

Once Upon a Christmas Miracle is a romance, drama, tv movie, comedy film released in 2018 exploring themes of holiday, kidney transplant , christmas. Directed by Gary Yates, it stars Brett Dalton, Aimee Teegarden, Lolita Davidovich. Told she would have less than a few months to live without a liver transplant, Heather Krueger’s time was running out when a kind stranger, Chris Dempsey, heard of her plight and discovered he was a perfect match. The two met and before long a friendship developed into romance. The movie follows Heather and Chris’ journey over three Christmases as his selfless gesture leads to a Christmas miracle for everyone involved. Based on a true story.

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