The Christmas Pact
Synopsis
Can best friends fall in love? That’s the question next door neighbors Sadie and Ben will answer as they keep the spirit of Christmas and the magic of their childhood pact alive! When they were eight years old, they planted a scrawny 3-foot tall Christmas tree behind their church and the Christmas Pact began. But as life gets in the way the pact is threatened to be broken. Ben and Sadie need some Christmas Magic to recommit to each other and promise to keep their special holiday traditions. With each Christmas that passes by, Ben and Sadie’s Christmas tree grows taller and stronger; and so does their love. The pact bearing fruit to the magic of Christmas and the undeniable answer. Yes, friends can fall in love!
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The Christmas Pact 2018 Lifetime MovieTrailer
Type: Teaser • Published 2018-12-18
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marita Grabiak
- Screenplay & Story
- Damon Tod Hill, Blaine Chiappetta
- Original Title
- The Christmas Pact
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marita Grabiak
Damon Tod Hill, Blaine Chiappetta
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Marita Grabiak
Director
Damon Tod Hill
Writer
Blaine Chiappetta
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General — Suitable for all ages.
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What is The Christmas Pact about?
Can best friends fall in love? That’s the question next door neighbors Sadie and Ben will answer as they keep the spirit of Christmas and the magic of their childhood pact alive! When they were eight years old, they planted a scrawny 3-foot tall Christmas tree behind their church and the Christmas Pact began. But as life gets in the way the pact is threatened to be broken. Ben and Sadie need some Christmas Magic to recommit to each other and promise to keep their special holiday traditions. With each Christmas that passes by, Ben and Sadie’s Christmas tree grows taller and stronger; and so does their love. The pact bearing fruit to the magic of Christmas and the undeniable answer. Yes, friends can fall in love!
Who directed The Christmas Pact?
The Christmas Pact was directed by Marita Grabiak.
Who stars in The Christmas Pact?
The principal cast of The Christmas Pact includes Kyla Pratt, Jarod Joseph, Heather-Claire Nortey, Hamza Fouad, Kadeem Hardison.
When was The Christmas Pact released and how long is it?
The Christmas Pact was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Christmas Pact?
The Christmas Pact holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.).