One Magic Christmas (1985)
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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 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 western-garbed Harry Dean Stanton. Instead of granting Steenburgen's wish, Stanton shows her what life would be like without Christmas--and that vision is as grim as anything you're ever likely to see in any Holiday film. Throughout the horrendous tragedies heaped upon Steenburgen, we are comforted in the knowledge that Stanton is working in concert with Steenburgen's young daughter. Steenburgen learns her lesson of course, but what a ride! ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Phillip Borsos
- Written By
- Thomas Meehan
- Genres
- Drama, Kids & Family, Art House & International, Science Fiction & Fantasy
G,
- In Theaters
- Nov 22, 1985 Wide
- On DVD
- Aug 21, 2001
Critic Reviews
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Rob Gonsalves, eFilmCritic.com
This is a treasure trove of sick laughs -- and it's from Disney!
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Steve Crum, Dispatch-Tribune Newspapers
Fantasy holiday fare has some good moments with Harry Dean Stanton.
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
A gloomy holiday tale that fails to enchant.
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Cast
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Mary Steenburgen
as Ginny Grainger
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Gary Basaraba
as Jack Grainger
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Harry Dean Stanton
as Gideon
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Arthur Hill
as Caleb Grainger
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Elisabeth Harnois
as Abbie Grainger
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Robbie Magwood
as Cal Grainger
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Michelle Meyrink
as Betty
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Elias Koteas
as Eddie
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Wayne Robson
as Harry Dickens
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Jan Rubes
as Santa Claus
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Damir Andrei
as Bank manager
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Julie Beaulieu
as Noonan Child
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John Friesen
as Mr. Noonan
- Alf Humphreys
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Graham Jarvis
as Frank Crump
- John E. Johnson
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Sam Malkin
as Garage mechanic
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Debra McGrath
as Mrs. Noonan
- Ken Pogue
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Sarah Polley
as Molly Monaghan
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Timothy Webber
as Herbie Conklin
- Genevieve Appleton
- Rodger Barton
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Garreth Bennett
as Harry Dickens' son
- Gary Bush
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Geremy Dingle
as Noonan Child
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Amah Harris
as Girl in bank
- Robin McCulloch
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Jane Schoettle
as Bank teller
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Joy Thompson-Allen
as Mrs. Monaghan
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Rita Tuckett
as Mrs. Claus
- Robert King
