How Sarah Got Her Wings
“Sometimes you need a helping hand.”
Synopsis
Good Samaritan Sarah Fitzpatrick has a fatal accident just before Christmas, and finds herself in the lobby before the gates of Heaven. Certain that she will be let in, she is shocked to find that her name is not on the reservation list. However, she is granted the chance to return to Earth as an "angel in training" with the requirement to help a soul in need. Sarah has the 12 days before Christmas to secure her place on the list leaving her in the race for her after-life.
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How Sarah Got Her Wings - Official Trailer - MarVista EntertainmentOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-12-10
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 19, 2016
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Entin, Edmund Entin
- Screenplay & Story
- Damon Tod Hill
- Original Score
- Giona Ostinelli, Sonya Belousova
- Original Title
- How Sarah Got Her Wings
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Fancy Pants Films, MarVista Entertainment, ION Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Entin, Edmund Entin
Damon Tod Hill
Giona Ostinelli, Sonya Belousova
Matthew Irving
Travis Graalman
Valentina Bove, Fernando Szew, Sharon Bordas
Department Leadership Roster
Gary Entin
Director
Edmund Entin
Director
Damon Tod Hill
Writer
Travis Graalman
Editor
Valentina Bove
Producer
Matthew Irving
Director of Photography
Scott Enge
Production Design
Malcolm Bacani
Costume Design
Dustin Solomon
Visual Effects Supervisor
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What is How Sarah Got Her Wings about?
Good Samaritan Sarah Fitzpatrick has a fatal accident just before Christmas, and finds herself in the lobby before the gates of Heaven. Certain that she will be let in, she is shocked to find that her name is not on the reservation list. However, she is granted the chance to return to Earth as an "angel in training" with the requirement to help a soul in need. Sarah has the 12 days before Christmas to secure her place on the list leaving her in the race for her after-life.
Who directed How Sarah Got Her Wings?
How Sarah Got Her Wings was directed by Gary Entin, Edmund Entin.
Who stars in How Sarah Got Her Wings?
The principal cast of How Sarah Got Her Wings includes Melanie Liburd, Kathleen Rose Perkins, Derek Theler, Charles Robinson, Lindsey Gort.
When was How Sarah Got Her Wings released and how long is it?
How Sarah Got Her Wings was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for How Sarah Got Her Wings?
The original motion picture soundtrack for How Sarah Got Her Wings was composed by Giona Ostinelli, Sonya Belousova.
What is the age rating and content advisory for How Sarah Got Her Wings?
How Sarah Got Her Wings holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.).