Once Upon a Christmas Miracle
Synopsis
Told she would have less than a few months to live without a liver transplant, Heather Krueger’s time was running out when a kind stranger, Chris Dempsey, heard of her plight and discovered he was a perfect match. The two met and before long a friendship developed into romance. The movie follows Heather and Chris’ journey over three Christmases as his selfless gesture leads to a Christmas miracle for everyone involved. Based on a true story.
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ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS MIRACLE - TF1 (jeudi 12 décembre 2019)
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-12-12
Top Cast
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Brett Dalton
Chris Dempsey
Aimee Teegarden
Heather Krueger
Lolita Davidovich
Judy
Steve Bacic
Jack
Martin Roach
Dr. Jenkins
Nancy Sorel
Kathy Krueger
Cassandra Potenza
Ashley Krueger
Beverly Ndukwu
Nurse Rachel
Heidi Fielek
Audrey
Danika Frederick
Sadie
Melissa Marie Elias
Jennette
Thom Zimerle
Bill Krueger
Micheline Marchildon
Rosa
Ray Strachan
Hotel Manager
Darren Martens
Andy
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Yates
- Screenplay & Story
- Erinne Dobson, Shannon Fopeano
- Original Title
- Once Upon a Christmas Miracle
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- The Cartel
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Yates
Erinne Dobson, Shannon Fopeano
Paul Suderman
Stan Spry, Eric Scott Woods
Department Leadership Roster
Gary Yates
Director
Shannon Fopeano
Writer
Paul Suderman
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all ages.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Once Upon a Christmas Miracle
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What is Once Upon a Christmas Miracle about?
Told she would have less than a few months to live without a liver transplant, Heather Krueger’s time was running out when a kind stranger, Chris Dempsey, heard of her plight and discovered he was a perfect match. The two met and before long a friendship developed into romance. The movie follows Heather and Chris’ journey over three Christmases as his selfless gesture leads to a Christmas miracle for everyone involved. Based on a true story.
Who directed Once Upon a Christmas Miracle?
Once Upon a Christmas Miracle was directed by Gary Yates.
Who stars in Once Upon a Christmas Miracle?
The principal cast of Once Upon a Christmas Miracle includes Brett Dalton, Aimee Teegarden, Lolita Davidovich, Steve Bacic, Martin Roach.
When was Once Upon a Christmas Miracle released and how long is it?
Once Upon a Christmas Miracle was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Once Upon a Christmas Miracle?
Once Upon a Christmas Miracle holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).