The Christmas Gift
Synopsis
Ten-year-old Megan, who upon receiving a Secret Santa gift, is touched by its contents which end up having a huge impact on her life. Now a driven young journalist, Megan can’t shake her desire to thank the person who sent her that heartfelt gift over a decade ago. Determined to prove herself to her editor, she goes on the search for the perfect Christmas story, and in doing so, she finally discovers who her Secret Santa is. Inspired by a true story.
Top Cast
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Michelle Trachtenberg
Megan
Rick Fox
Cooper
Sterling Sulieman
Wesley Hardin Johnson Jr.
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
Wesley Hardin Johnson Sr.
Daniel Booko
Alex
Tracy Mulholland
Susie
Meghan McLeod
Laura
Marliss Amiea
Nina
Jacob Johnson
Chase
Cal Bartlett
Reynolds
Al Carabello
Chauffeur
Aaron Christopher
Kid
Ariel Dupin
Shelly
Ed Halligan
Cliff
Rylan Lee
Young Megan
Jonathan Nation
Bartender
Mike Jerome Putnam
Officer Clark
Scott Thomas Reynolds
Bryce
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Olen Ray
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeffrey Schenck, Peter Sullivan, Hanz Wasserburger, Fred Olen Ray
- Original Score
- Chad Rehmann
- Original Title
- The Christmas Gift
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Hybrid, Lifetime
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Olen Ray
Jeffrey Schenck, Peter Sullivan, Hanz Wasserburger, Fred Olen Ray
Chad Rehmann
Stuart Brereton
Ryan Mitchelle
Barry Barnholtz, Zelma Kiwi, Fred Olen Ray, Jeffrey Schenck
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Olen Ray
Producer
Ryan Mitchelle
Editor
Fernando Valdes
Production Design
Stuart Brereton
Director of Photography
Fred Olen Ray
Director
Fred Olen Ray
Writer
Hanz Wasserburger
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Christmas Gift
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What is The Christmas Gift about?
Ten-year-old Megan, who upon receiving a Secret Santa gift, is touched by its contents which end up having a huge impact on her life. Now a driven young journalist, Megan can’t shake her desire to thank the person who sent her that heartfelt gift over a decade ago. Determined to prove herself to her editor, she goes on the search for the perfect Christmas story, and in doing so, she finally discovers who her Secret Santa is. Inspired by a true story.
Who directed The Christmas Gift?
The Christmas Gift was directed by Fred Olen Ray.
Who stars in The Christmas Gift?
The principal cast of The Christmas Gift includes Michelle Trachtenberg, Rick Fox, Sterling Sulieman, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Daniel Booko.
When was The Christmas Gift released and how long is it?
The Christmas Gift was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Christmas Gift?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Christmas Gift was composed by Chad Rehmann.