Gift of the Magi
“The magic of the Season. The Love of a Lifetime.”
Synopsis
A newlywed couple burdened with economic hardship decides not to exchange Christmas presents to save money over the holidays. Secretly, they make sacrifices to buy the other a special gift.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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EXCLUSIVE - Gift of the Magi - Hallmark Channel Original Movie - PromoOfficial
Type: Teaser • Published 2010-12-13
Top Cast
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Marla Sokoloff
Della Alexander
Mark Webber
Jim Alexander
Glynis Casson
Mrs. Greenwood
Michelle Beamish
Jessie
Clelia Murphy
Simone
Megan Riordan
Renee
Tony Devon
Ryan Gallo
Thomas Grube
Mitch
Gary Hetzler
Clint Greer
Eamonn Hunt
Wilson
Tomás Ó Súilleabháin
Ian
Caleb Barton Smith
Matty
Lesa Thurman
Hillary
Helen Norton
Pet Shop Owner
Barry McGovern
Gary Janardi
Paul Tylak
George Thayer
Paschall Scott
Mike Hasse
Shannon Ryan
Bethany Wilkes
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 15, 2012
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lisa Mulcahy
- Screenplay & Story
- Jennifer Notas Shapiro, O. Henry
- Original Score
- Stephen McKeon
- Original Title
- Gift of the Magi
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- RHI Entertainment, Parallel Film Productions, MNG Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lisa Mulcahy
Jennifer Notas Shapiro, O. Henry
Stephen McKeon
Ciarán Tanham
Guy Montgomery
Clíona Ní Bhuachalla, Robert Halmi Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Jennifer Notas Shapiro
Writer
Lisa Mulcahy
Director
Guy Montgomery
Editor
Ciarán Tanham
Director of Photography
Clíona Ní Bhuachalla
Producer
Stephen McKeon
Original Music Composer
Tamara Conboy
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gift of the Magi
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gift of the Magi about?
A newlywed couple burdened with economic hardship decides not to exchange Christmas presents to save money over the holidays. Secretly, they make sacrifices to buy the other a special gift.
Who directed Gift of the Magi?
Gift of the Magi was directed by Lisa Mulcahy.
Who stars in Gift of the Magi?
The principal cast of Gift of the Magi includes Marla Sokoloff, Mark Webber, Glynis Casson, Michelle Beamish, Clelia Murphy.
When was Gift of the Magi released and how long is it?
Gift of the Magi was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Gift of the Magi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gift of the Magi was composed by Stephen McKeon.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gift of the Magi?
Gift of the Magi holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).