The Heart of Christmas
Synopsis
Told in flashback from the perspective of Megan, the storyline unfolds when her commitment to faith and family is renewed after reading the blog of Julie Locke, the online journal that Julie kept after her 13 months old Dax was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Heart of Christmas: OFFICIAL TRAILEROfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-09-11
Top Cast
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Eric Jay Beck
Austin Locke
Jeanne Neilson
Julie Locke
Christopher Shone
Dax Locke
Erin Bethea
Trish
Burgess Jenkins
Walt
Abby de Vos
Mary Kate
Candace Cameron Bure
Megan
George Newbern
Dr. Sandler
Anita Renfroe
Theresa
Karl T. Wright
Dr. Benson
Nicholas Shone
Dax Locke
Matthew West
Mark Hurtgren
Gary Ray Moore
Featured and Background
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 4, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 16, 2012
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Wheeler
- Screenplay & Story
- Lance W. Dreesen
- Original Score
- Rob Pottorf
- Original Title
- The Heart of Christmas
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Wheeler
Lance W. Dreesen
Rob Pottorf
Rob Givens
Jonathan Olive
Suzette Schafer, Charlie Schafer, Jay Allen Richardson
Department Leadership Roster
Suzette Schafer
Producer
Melisa Jusufi
Production Design
Lance W. Dreesen
Writer
Rob Givens
Director of Photography
Gary Wheeler
Director
Charlie Schafer
Producer
Jonathan Olive
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Heart of Christmas
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What is The Heart of Christmas about?
Told in flashback from the perspective of Megan, the storyline unfolds when her commitment to faith and family is renewed after reading the blog of Julie Locke, the online journal that Julie kept after her 13 months old Dax was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
Who directed The Heart of Christmas?
The Heart of Christmas was directed by Gary Wheeler.
Who stars in The Heart of Christmas?
The principal cast of The Heart of Christmas includes Eric Jay Beck, Jeanne Neilson, Christopher Shone, Erin Bethea, Burgess Jenkins.
When was The Heart of Christmas released and how long is it?
The Heart of Christmas was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Heart of Christmas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Heart of Christmas was composed by Rob Pottorf.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Heart of Christmas?
The Heart of Christmas holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).