A Dickens of a Christmas
Synopsis
Zara, a lawyer haunted by Christmas memories, attends a Victorian dinner where she meets Rafe, a renovator. His ghostly ancestor plays matchmaker by giving Zara a book of love stories, challenging her skepticism about romance.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-12-04
Top Cast
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Ashley Newbrough
Zara
Chad Rook
Rafe
Kaya Coleman
Chloe
Kirsten Lankester
Molly
Mark Bellamy
Aubrey
Zachary Dean Friesen
Nate
Barb Mitchell
Arbitrator
Victor Atelevich
Attorney
Sean Bandiola
Austin
Meg Farhall
Alice
Paul Cowling
Mr. Franklin
Chris Ippolito
Mr. Benson
David LeReaney
Don
Daniel Libman
Simon
Gery Schubert
Harold
Maureen Thomas
Nancy
Release History & Theatrical Window
Calgary International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 4, 2025
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gillian McKercher
- Screenplay & Story
- Catherine Fridey
- Original Score
- Tanya Wan Lim, Tyler Bragg
- Original Title
- A Dickens of a Christmas
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Polyscope Productions, Messina-Captor Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gillian McKercher
Catherine Fridey
Tanya Wan Lim, Tyler Bragg
Spiro Grant
Chris Bragg, Taylor Graw
Catherine Fridey, Roxanne Messina Captor, Jason Wan Lim, Michael Walker, Kyle Cooper
Department Leadership Roster
Gillian McKercher
Director
Catherine Fridey
Writer
Spiro Grant
Director of Photography
Bobby Vanonen
Production Design
Chris Bragg
Editor
Taylor Graw
Editor
Peter Kominek
Production Design
Tanya Wan Lim
Original Music Composer
Tyler Bragg
Original Music Composer
Kyle Cooper
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Dickens of a Christmas
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What is A Dickens of a Christmas about?
Zara, a lawyer haunted by Christmas memories, attends a Victorian dinner where she meets Rafe, a renovator. His ghostly ancestor plays matchmaker by giving Zara a book of love stories, challenging her skepticism about romance.
Who directed A Dickens of a Christmas?
A Dickens of a Christmas was directed by Gillian McKercher.
Who stars in A Dickens of a Christmas?
The principal cast of A Dickens of a Christmas includes Ashley Newbrough, Chad Rook, Kaya Coleman, Kirsten Lankester, Mark Bellamy.
When was A Dickens of a Christmas released and how long is it?
A Dickens of a Christmas was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for A Dickens of a Christmas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Dickens of a Christmas was composed by Tanya Wan Lim, Tyler Bragg.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Dickens of a Christmas?
A Dickens of a Christmas holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).