Christmas Bells Are Ringing
Synopsis
Samantha, a freelance photographer, is returning to Cape Cod for the first time since the death of her mother years earlier. She’s going to celebrate her father’s Christmas Eve wedding but is anxious to revisit past memories. On a deadline for a big Christmas spread that could ignite her career, she enlists the help of her childhood friend, Mike, to show her around. In the time she spends in Cape Cod, she realizes that Christmas is wherever your family is.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2018-12-20
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Emilie Ullerup
Samantha
Josh Kelly
Mike
Rebecca Staab
Helen
Roz Murray
Judy Phillips
Hamza Fouad
Josh
Teagan Vincze
Vanessa
Mark Humphrey
Lee
Cameron McDonald
Cliff Philips
Samantha Rose
Hannah
Leana Yu
Candice
Brenda Crichlow
Mary
Adil Zaidi
Jasper
Nicole Rockmann
Elizabeth
Cadence Compton
5 Year-Old Samantha
Denis Corbett
Wedding Guest Dancing (uncredited)
Yolanda Corbett
Wedding Guest Dancing (uncredited)
Laurie Empey
Skater (uncredited)
Trent Pryor
Guy Selling Xmas Trees (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pat Williams
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicole Baxter
- Original Title
- Christmas Bells Are Ringing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Hallmark Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pat Williams
Nicole Baxter
Pnenah Goldstein
Department Leadership Roster
Nicole Baxter
Writer
Pat Williams
Director
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General — Suitable for all ages.
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What is Christmas Bells Are Ringing about?
Samantha, a freelance photographer, is returning to Cape Cod for the first time since the death of her mother years earlier. She’s going to celebrate her father’s Christmas Eve wedding but is anxious to revisit past memories. On a deadline for a big Christmas spread that could ignite her career, she enlists the help of her childhood friend, Mike, to show her around. In the time she spends in Cape Cod, she realizes that Christmas is wherever your family is.
Who directed Christmas Bells Are Ringing?
Christmas Bells Are Ringing was directed by Pat Williams.
Who stars in Christmas Bells Are Ringing?
The principal cast of Christmas Bells Are Ringing includes Emilie Ullerup, Josh Kelly, Rebecca Staab, Roz Murray, Hamza Fouad.
When was Christmas Bells Are Ringing released and how long is it?
Christmas Bells Are Ringing was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Christmas Bells Are Ringing?
Christmas Bells Are Ringing holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.).