One Magic Christmas

One Magic Christmas (1985)

  • 56% of critics liked it
    (9 reviews)

  • 66% of users liked it
    (4,747 ratings)

The "magic" in One Magic Christmas is often (and surprisingly) of the "black" variety. Like Jimmy Stewart before her, worn-out wife and mother Mary Steenburgen wishes that she'd never been born. And like Stewart, Steenburgen is visited by a guardian angel, in this case the… More

In Theaters
Nov 22, 1985 Wide
On DVD
Aug 21, 2001

Critic Reviews

  • Rob Gonsalves, eFilmCritic.com

    This is a treasure trove of sick laughs -- and it's from Disney!

  • Steve Crum, Dispatch-Tribune Newspapers

    Fantasy holiday fare has some good moments with Harry Dean Stanton.

  • Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

    A gloomy holiday tale that fails to enchant.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • KJ P


    "One Magic Christmas" is the complete opposite of what it's ridiculous title calls it out to be. As a little girl and her family are unsure of whether or not to believe in santa, a man comes, full of magic to bring christmas spirit. Events happen throughout the film… More

  • Lafe F


    A depressing Christmas Tale about a family's loss during the season, and an Angel who can help them get through it. Not fun or magical!

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