The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Synopsis
Five-time Emmy nominee and Golden Globe winner Henry Winkler stars in The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, the story of what happens when you open your heart to the power of Christmas. Disenchanted single mom Jennifer Cullen (Brooke Burns) is a Scroogette when it comes to anything Christmas. In fact, even her six-year-old son, Brian, is having trouble believing in Santa Claus. But when her Uncle Ralph (Henry Winkler) visits and brings a fellow passenger from his flight named Morgan Derby (Warren Christie), Jennifer s dubious heart awakens to the possibility that perhaps Christmas really does hold miracles. It s uplifting and laugh-packed and a story that will inspire the whole family to believe.
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Hallmark Channel - The Most Wonderful Time of the YearOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-11-22
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Brooke Burns
Jennifer Cullen
Henry Winkler
Uncle Ralph
Warren Christie
Morgan Derby
Connor Christopher Levins
Brian Cullen
Woody Jeffreys
Richard Windom
Serge Houde
Stephen Windom
Rebecca Toolan
Winnie Windom
Michael Roberds
Chet Wojorski
Rukiya Bernard
Denise
Jennifer Clement
Rita
Vanesa Tomasino
Wanda
Lauro David Chartrand-DelValle
Mugger
Kathryn Kirkpatrick
Supervisor
Sonya Anand
Attendant
Sian Sladen
Airline Employee
Lynn Colliar
Weather Lady
Teach Grant
Lanny
Joe Costa
Benny the Bartender
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael M. Scott
- Screenplay & Story
- Bruce Graham
- Original Score
- Philip Giffin
- Original Title
- The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- KZ Productions, Dan Wigutow Productions, Hallmark Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael M. Scott
Bruce Graham
Philip Giffin
Vlad Horodinca, Adam Sliwinski
Jason Pielak
Dan Wigutow, Michael M. Scott, Harvey Kahn
Department Leadership Roster
Michael M. Scott
Director
Bruce Graham
Writer
Brett Chan
Stunt Coordinator
John Wardlow
Stunt Coordinator
Shawn C. Orr
Stunt Coordinator
Lauro David Chartrand-DelValle
Stunt Coordinator
Harvey Kahn
Producer
Adam Sliwinski
Director of Photography
Jason Pielak
Editor
Peter Andringa
Production Design
Carmen Bonzelius
Costume Design
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What is The Most Wonderful Time of the Year about?
Five-time Emmy nominee and Golden Globe winner Henry Winkler stars in The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, the story of what happens when you open your heart to the power of Christmas. Disenchanted single mom Jennifer Cullen (Brooke Burns) is a Scroogette when it comes to anything Christmas. In fact, even her six-year-old son, Brian, is having trouble believing in Santa Claus. But when her Uncle Ralph (Henry Winkler) visits and brings a fellow passenger from his flight named Morgan Derby (Warren Christie), Jennifer s dubious heart awakens to the possibility that perhaps Christmas really does hold miracles. It s uplifting and laugh-packed and a story that will inspire the whole family to believe.
Who directed The Most Wonderful Time of the Year?
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year was directed by Michael M. Scott.
Who stars in The Most Wonderful Time of the Year?
The principal cast of The Most Wonderful Time of the Year includes Brooke Burns, Henry Winkler, Warren Christie, Connor Christopher Levins, Woody Jeffreys.
When was The Most Wonderful Time of the Year released and how long is it?
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Most Wonderful Time of the Year?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Most Wonderful Time of the Year was composed by Philip Giffin.