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A Christmas Hero

A Christmas Hero

20203.31h 30m

Overview

When a young war vet returns home from Afghanistan, he struggles to find joy in the life he once knew. As he comes close to giving up all hope, his guardian angel pays a visit to show him there’s more meaning to his life than he’s ever known.

Directed by Phil Wurtzel
Written by Patti Wittenberg, Phil Wurtzel
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Top Cast

Michael Welch

Michael Welch

Nick

Kayla Kelly

Kayla Kelly

Lynn

Lauren Rys Martin

Lauren Rys Martin

Michelle

Peter Carey

Peter Carey

Brandon

Jordan Teachout

Jordan Teachout

Doctor Teachout

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Derek Duzan

Ben

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Patrick Floch

Troy

P

Peter Gray

Zach

C

Cat Grey

Kristen

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Jacqueline James

Nurse #1

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Themes & Keywords

war veteranguardian angelchristmas

About A Christmas Hero

A Christmas Hero is a family, drama, fantasy film released in 2020 exploring themes of war veteran, guardian angel, christmas. Directed by Phil Wurtzel, it stars Michael Welch, Kayla Kelly, Lauren Rys Martin. When a young war vet returns home from Afghanistan, he struggles to find joy in the life he once knew. As he comes close to giving up all hope, his guardian angel pays a visit to show him there’s more meaning to his life than he’s ever known.

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