The Christmas Wish
Synopsis
Returning to his home town after the death of the grandfather who raised him, slick and cynical Wall Street trader Will Martin feels decidedly out of place, and not at all in tune with the Christmas preparations being made by the local citizenry. But Will isn't really taking a sentimental journey at all: He's merely in town to modernize and streamline his family's real-estate company. While going through his grandfather's effects, Will and his grandmother come across the old man's diary--which reveals a lengthy relationship with a woman named Lillian.
Top Cast
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Neil Patrick Harris
Will Martin
Debbie Reynolds
Ruth
Naomi Watts
Renee
Alexandra Wilson
Julia
Beverly Archer
Miss Enid Cook
Ian Meltzer
Justin
Gary Bayer
Jimmy Hanning
James Greene
Warren Martin
Jerry Douglas
Mr. Askou
Michael Fairman
Mr. Connor
Adilah Barnes
Mary
Frank Birney
Ray Spellman
Ismael 'East' Carlo
Jose Rivera
Jan Hoag
Mrs. Baker
Stuart Mitchell
Mr. Quinn
Alexander Zale
Mr. Taylor
Rebecca Codling
Lucy Askou (uncredited)
Stacy Lynn Spierer
Bella (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ian Barry
- Screenplay & Story
- Greg Taylor, Beth Polson, Richard Siddoway
- Original Score
- Alan Williams
- Original Title
- The Christmas Wish
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- The Polson Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ian Barry
Greg Taylor, Beth Polson, Richard Siddoway
Alan Williams
John Newby
Janet Bartels-Vandagriff
Erica Fox, Beth Polson
Department Leadership Roster
Ian Barry
Director
Janet Bartels-Vandagriff
Editor
John Newby
Director of Photography
Stuart Blatt
Production Design
Cynthia Bergstrom
Costume Design
Erica Fox
Producer
Alan Williams
Original Music Composer
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Christmas Wish
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Christmas Wish about?
Returning to his home town after the death of the grandfather who raised him, slick and cynical Wall Street trader Will Martin feels decidedly out of place, and not at all in tune with the Christmas preparations being made by the local citizenry. But Will isn't really taking a sentimental journey at all: He's merely in town to modernize and streamline his family's real-estate company. While going through his grandfather's effects, Will and his grandmother come across the old man's diary--which reveals a lengthy relationship with a woman named Lillian.
Who directed The Christmas Wish?
The Christmas Wish was directed by Ian Barry.
Who stars in The Christmas Wish?
The principal cast of The Christmas Wish includes Neil Patrick Harris, Debbie Reynolds, Naomi Watts, Alexandra Wilson, Beverly Archer.
When was The Christmas Wish released and how long is it?
The Christmas Wish was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for The Christmas Wish?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Christmas Wish was composed by Alan Williams.
Is The Christmas Wish based on a book or true story?
The Christmas Wish is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Richard Siddoway".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Christmas Wish?
The Christmas Wish holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).