A Veteran's Christmas
Synopsis
Captain Grace Garland, a decorated U.S. veteran, returns home after two tours of Search and Rescue in Afghanistan. After being separated from her beloved K9 partner, Grace must rediscover the magic of Christmas. When she finds herself stranded in the town of River’s Crossing a couple weeks before Christmas, the local judge, Joe Peterson, offers her a place to stay on his property and takes it upon himself to show Grace everything she has been missing; Christmas, family, community, and love.
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Preview - A Veteran’s Christmas - Miracles of ChristmasOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-10-30
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Jean
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Jean
- Original Score
- James Mark Stewart
- Original Title
- A Veteran's Christmas
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Hallmark Media, Leif Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Jean
Mark Jean
James Mark Stewart
Russ Goozee
Agnes Bristow, Leif Bristow, Borga Dorter
Department Leadership Roster
Don Stockford
Stunt Coordinator
Agnes Bristow
Producer
Borga Dorter
Producer
James Mark Stewart
Original Music Composer
Russ Goozee
Director of Photography
Mark Jean
Director
Mark Jean
Writer
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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What is A Veteran's Christmas about?
Captain Grace Garland, a decorated U.S. veteran, returns home after two tours of Search and Rescue in Afghanistan. After being separated from her beloved K9 partner, Grace must rediscover the magic of Christmas. When she finds herself stranded in the town of River’s Crossing a couple weeks before Christmas, the local judge, Joe Peterson, offers her a place to stay on his property and takes it upon himself to show Grace everything she has been missing; Christmas, family, community, and love.
Who directed A Veteran's Christmas?
A Veteran's Christmas was directed by Mark Jean.
Who stars in A Veteran's Christmas?
The principal cast of A Veteran's Christmas includes Eloise Mumford, Sean Faris, Miriam McDonald, Jacob Blair, Richard Waugh.
When was A Veteran's Christmas released and how long is it?
A Veteran's Christmas was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for A Veteran's Christmas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Veteran's Christmas was composed by James Mark Stewart.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Veteran's Christmas?
A Veteran's Christmas holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).