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Billy Van
Walter Lederhaus (voice)
Abby Hagyard
Elly Patterson (voice)
Bill Stevens Jr.
John Patterson (voice)
Scott Binkley
John Patterson (singing voice)
Aaron Kim Johnston
Michael Patterson (voice)
Katherine Johnston
Elizabeth Patterson (voice)
Dominic Bradford
Lawrence Poirier (voice)
Rod Johnston
Mailman (voice)
Anna MacCormack
Connie Poirier (voice) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 5, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sebastian Grunstra
- Screenplay & Story
- Lynn Johnston
- Original Score
- Gary Morton
- Original Title
- For Better or For Worse: The Bestest Present
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- Atkinson Film Arts, Animated Investments, Téléfilm Canada, CTV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sebastian Grunstra
Lynn Johnston
Gary Morton
Sue Robertson, David Vainola
W.H. Stevens Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Sebastian Grunstra
Director
W.H. Stevens Jr.
Producer
Sue Robertson
Editor
David Vainola
Editor
Lynn Johnston
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About For Better or For Worse: The Bestest Present
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is For Better or For Worse: The Bestest Present about?
The Patterson family learns the true meaning of Christmas when Lizzie loses her stuffed bunny.
Who directed For Better or For Worse: The Bestest Present?
For Better or For Worse: The Bestest Present was directed by Sebastian Grunstra.
Who stars in For Better or For Worse: The Bestest Present?
The principal cast of For Better or For Worse: The Bestest Present includes Billy Van, Abby Hagyard, Bill Stevens Jr., Scott Binkley, Aaron Kim Johnston.
When was For Better or For Worse: The Bestest Present released and how long is it?
For Better or For Worse: The Bestest Present was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 30m.
Who composed the musical score for For Better or For Worse: The Bestest Present?
The original motion picture soundtrack for For Better or For Worse: The Bestest Present was composed by Gary Morton.
Is For Better or For Worse: The Bestest Present based on a book or true story?
For Better or For Worse: The Bestest Present is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Lynn Johnston".
What is the age rating and content advisory for For Better or For Worse: The Bestest Present?
For Better or For Worse: The Bestest Present holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).