A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish (2019): Cast, Ratings & Plot
A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish is a 2019 fantasy comedy directed by Michelle Johnston, starring Barclay Hope as Terence Wintergarden, Laura Marano and Johannah Newmarch. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes. Its Echo Score is 50/100.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Michelle Johnston
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- Front Street Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish About?
The premise of A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Kat is a talented singer-songwriter with big dreams of making it in the music industry. Her aspirations are complicated by a difficult home life, including a cruel stepfamily, and a disheartening job as a singing elf at Santa Land, the extravagant winter wonderland owned by billionaire Terrence Wintergarden. Hoping for a chance to escape her circumstances and pursue her passion, she embarks on a journey towards a brighter future and the possibility of a happily ever after.
A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- christmas
- holiday romance
- teen fantasy
- direct to video
- part of series
- five word title
- christmas romance
- christmas movie
- christmas season
- begins with narration
- holiday in title
- holiday season
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- sequel
- scene during opening credits
- female singer
- christmas song
- music video
- cinderella story
- directed by writer
- title directed by female
- produced by director
- written by producer
- daydreaming
- teen comedy
- teenage girl
- christmas comedy
- music performance
- aspiring singer
- singer songwriter
- embarrassing moment
- elf costume
- seasonal worker
- female songwriter
- writing a song
- santa and elf
- wicked stepmother
- love across social classes
- montage with pop song
- santa costume
- stepmother stepdaughter relationship
- happy ending
- almost kiss
- coworker romance
- coworker coworker relationship
- 17 year old
- teen romance
- dress as a gift
- stepsister
- pet dog
- christmas gala
A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish Cast & Characters
Barclay Hope leads the cast as Terence Wintergarden, with Laura Marano as Kat Decker and Johannah Newmarch as Deirdra Decker. Directed by Michelle Johnston; 34 actors are credited in all.
- Director Michelle Johnston
- Barclay Hope as Terence Wintergarden
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Laura Marano as Kat Decker - Johannah Newmarch as Deirdra Decker
- Lillian Doucet-Roche as Joy Decker
Also Starring in A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish
· 30 more- Chanelle Peloso Grace Decker
- Capone Bruno
- Garfield Wilson Mr. Mujiza
- Gregg Sulkin Nick Wintergarden
- Isabella Gómez Isla
- Maddie Phillips Skylar
- Bethany Brown Stage Manager
- Trezzo Mahoro Noah
- Sage Linder Elf Performer
- Cassandra Naud Dancer
- Dejan Loyola Jackson
- Kallie Hu Elf Performer
- Zavien Garrett Elf Performer
- Kane Nelson Fantasy Dancer
- Scott Hislop Santaland Elf
- Justin Lopes Fantasy Dancer
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- Tessa Tamura Fantasy Dancer
- Joe Tuliao Elf Performer
- Kiera Klassen Ashley
- Jared Khalifa Elf Performer
- Dylan Ratzlaff Fantasy Dancer
- Keiran Bohay Elf Performer
- Robbie Segulam Butler
- Taz Van Rassel Scott - PA
- Zac Vran Elf Performer
- David Olivares DJ Sock Puppet
- Britt Good Elf Performer
- Patrick Arnott Elf Performer
- Grace Newson Elf Performer
- Courtney Van Wirdum Elf Performer
More from Michelle Johnston
More films directed by Michelle Johnston: A Cinderella Story: Starstruck, Blurt! and A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits.
A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish Reviews & Ratings
Our Echo Score gives it 50/100, strongest in art & craft (55) and weakest in sensory experience (40).
A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish Echo Score Breakdown
A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish arrives as a modestly entertaining holiday musical that largely fulfills the expectations of its target teen audience yet is hampered by several recurring shortcomings. Critics highlight its approachable tone and seasonal charm, while users frequently note the pervasive autotune and formulaic plot as detracting factors. The film’s appeal rests on its light‑hearted premise and occasional moments of charm, but technical and narrative flaws limit its broader resonance. Consequently, the movie occupies a middle ground, offering a pleasant but unremarkable viewing experience.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 55
In terms of art and craft, the film presents a competent visual package that aligns with typical teen holiday productions. Critics acknowledge a pleasant aesthetic, though no standout cinematography or innovative design is mentioned. User commentary does not address visual quality, suggesting it is neither a strength nor a major flaw. The overall production design fulfills genre conventions without notable distinction, resulting in a modestly positive appraisal of the film's artistic execution.
- Character & Emotion 50
When evaluating character and emotion, the performances are seen as adequate but often uneven. Critics describe the romance as enjoyable, yet some reviewers point to generic acting and limited chemistry between leads. Several users remark on the leads' screen presence as decent while noting occasional stiffness and over‑acting in supporting roles. This blend of moderate praise and criticism yields a balanced view of the film's character work, placing it squarely in the middle of the rating scale.
- Story & Flow 48
The story and flow adhere closely to the familiar Cinderella template, resulting in a predictable narrative that many viewers find comforting yet unoriginal. Critics note the adaptation follows classic motifs with limited novelty, and users repeatedly call the plot cliché and formulaic. Despite this, some appreciate the light‑hearted holiday twist, which provides modest engagement. Overall, the storytelling is functional but lacks distinctive elements, reflecting a slightly below‑average assessment.
- Sensory Experience 40
Sensory experience is the most criticized aspect, primarily due to the pervasive use of heavy autotune in musical numbers. Both critics and a majority of users highlight this production choice as jarring and detrimental to the soundtrack's credibility. While a few commend the lead's vocal moments, the overall consensus is that the sound design undermines the film's musical intent. Consequently, the sensory score falls into the lower range, indicating notable weakness in this area.
- Rewatch Factor 55
Rewatch factor emerges as a mixed but slightly favorable element, with some viewers indicating the film's festive setting and straightforward plot make it suitable for repeat holiday viewings. Critics suggest it could become a seasonal staple, and a subset of users enjoy its lightness enough to recommend it for casual watching. However, the same autotune and predictable storyline dampen enthusiasm for multiple viewings among others. The net impression is a modestly positive rewatch potential.
A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish Plot Summary
What happens in A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Katherine “Kat” Decker [Laura Marano] is a seventeen-year-old who dreams of becoming a famous singer‑songwriter. After the death of her father, Jason Decker, Kat is left in the custody of her cruel, snobbish stepmother, Deirdra Decker [Johannah Newmarch], and her two equally stern sisters, Joy Decker [Lillian Doucet-Roche] and Grace Decker [Chanelle Peloso]. They treat Kat as a servant, control her inheritance, and skim a large portion of her wages— supposedly to pay for her disabled dog Bruno [Capone]—leaving Kat determined to earn enough money to move out and chase her talents.
Full summary
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A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish Trailers & Videos
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Cars in A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish
2 cars on screen: the 2010 Honda CR-V and the 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML W164.
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2009 Mercedes-Benz ML W164 Background role
A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish Also Known As
32 alternative titles, including “La nueva Cenicienta: Un deseo de Navidad” and “Uma História de Cinderela: Um Desejo de Natal”.
- Also known as
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- La nueva Cenicienta: Un deseo de Navidad
- Uma História de Cinderela: Um Desejo de Natal
- 灰姑娘的聖誕願望
- O Natal de Cinderela
- Comme Cendrillon : Un vœu pour Noël
- シンデレラ・ストーリー5 クリスマスの願い
- Una Cenicienta moderna: Un deseo de Navidad
- Comme Cendrillon 5 : Un conte de Noël
- Историята на Пепеляшка: Коледно желание
- A Nova Cinderela: Milagre de Natal
- 신데렐라의 크리스마스
- Η Νέα Σταχτοπούτα: Χριστουγεννιάτικη Ευχή
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- Modern Hamupipőke: Karácsonyi kívánság
- Cinderella Story - Ein Weihnachtswunsch
- Historia Kopciuszka: Świąteczne życzenie
- סיפור סינדרלה: משאלת חג המולד
- 灰姑娘的故事:圣诞愿望
- Une aventure de Cendrillon : Un vœu pour Noël
- Moderní Popelka: Vánoční přání
- История Золушки: Рождественское желание
- 灰姑娘的故事:聖誕願望
- シンデレラ・ストーリー5: クリスマスの願い
- Chuyện Nàng Lọ Lem: Điều Ước Giáng Sinh
- Un basm cu Cenușăreasa: Dorința de Crăciun
- سندريلا: لحن الأمنيات
- História da Cinderela: Desejo de Natal
- Cinderella Story – Ein Weihnachtswunsch
- สาวน้อยซินเดอเรลล่า: คริสต์มาสปาฏิหาริย์
- Bir Sindirella Hikâyesi
- Priča o Pepeljuzi: Božićna želja
- Tuhkimotarina: Joulutoive
- En askepotthistorie: Juleønsket
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A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish?
A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish released?
A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish was released on October 15, 2019.
Who directed A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish?
A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish was directed by Michelle Johnston.
More films by Michelle Johnston Who is in the cast of A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish?
A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish stars Barclay Hope as Terence Wintergarden, Laura Marano as Kat Decker and Johannah Newmarch as Deirdra Decker, among 34 credited actors.
Does A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish have a post-credit scene?
No. A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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