A Wish for Christmas
Synopsis
Sara Shaw is the type of woman who prefers to sit on the sidelines at work, but when her big idea for a Christmas initiative is stolen, she makes a wish to Santa that she'll finally have the courage to stand up for herself. Santa grants her wish, but only gives her 48 hours. As the clock ticks, Sara will discover how to channel the Christmas magic and speak her mind all on her own.
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Preview - A Wish for Christmas - Starring Lacey Chabert and Paul GreeneOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-10-14
Top Cast
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Lacey Chabert
Sara Shaw
Paul Greene
Peter Williams
Andrea Brooks
Molly
Colleen Wheeler
Barb
Kendall Cross
Aunt Lizzie
Michael Ryan
Mr. Williams
Mark Brandon
Wilson
Donna Benedicto
Megan
Howard Storey
Santa
Brenda Crichlow
Cortney
Jason McKinnon
Dirk
Eduard Witzke
Bryan
Laura Bertram
Nicole
Amélie Will Wolf
Amy
Kirby Morrow
Brant
Craig March
Hank
Candus Churchill
Caroller
Naika Toussaint
Caroller
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christie Will Wolf
- Screenplay & Story
- Don MacLeod, Helen Frost
- Original Score
- Terry Frewer
- Original Title
- A Wish for Christmas
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Brad Krevoy Television, Sodona Entertainment, ACW, Motion Picture Corporation of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christie Will Wolf
Don MacLeod, Helen Frost
Terry Frewer
Ronald Richard
Eric Hill, Heath Ryan
Susie Belzberg Krevoy, Eric Jarboe, Brad Krevoy, Amanda Phillips, Jimmy Townsend
Department Leadership Roster
Eric Hill
Editor
Ronald Richard
Director of Photography
Heath Ryan
Editor
Nick Richardson
Production Design
Barbara Gregusova
Costume Design
Don MacLeod
Writer
Helen Frost
Writer
Christie Will Wolf
Director
Greg Malcolm
Producer
Vicki Sotheran
Producer
Terry Frewer
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Wish for Christmas
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What is A Wish for Christmas about?
Sara Shaw is the type of woman who prefers to sit on the sidelines at work, but when her big idea for a Christmas initiative is stolen, she makes a wish to Santa that she'll finally have the courage to stand up for herself. Santa grants her wish, but only gives her 48 hours. As the clock ticks, Sara will discover how to channel the Christmas magic and speak her mind all on her own.
Who directed A Wish for Christmas?
A Wish for Christmas was directed by Christie Will Wolf.
Who stars in A Wish for Christmas?
The principal cast of A Wish for Christmas includes Lacey Chabert, Paul Greene, Andrea Brooks, Colleen Wheeler, Kendall Cross.
When was A Wish for Christmas released and how long is it?
A Wish for Christmas was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for A Wish for Christmas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Wish for Christmas was composed by Terry Frewer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Wish for Christmas?
A Wish for Christmas holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).