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Family fantasy film

A Magic Christmas (2014): Cast

A Magic Christmas (2014) movie poster

A Magic Christmas is a 2014 family fantasy film directed by R. Michael Givens, starring C. Thomas Howell as Jack Carter, Lisa Sheridan and Dashiell Howell. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.

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A Magic Christmas (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 20m (80 min)
Genres
Family , Fantasy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Magic Christmas About?

The premise of A Magic Christmas without spoilers.

Jack Carter, burdened by regret, seeks to reconnect with his technology-absorbed family during a Christmas vacation in the mountains, accompanied by their dog Buster. He unexpectedly encounters an old, competitive friend now living a life of luxury, sparking a series of playful contests. Through these experiences, Jack rediscovers the true value of his family's love and realizes it's more fulfilling than material success.

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Cast & crew

A Magic Christmas Cast & Characters

C. Thomas Howell leads the cast as Jack Carter, with Lisa Sheridan as Holly Carter and Dashiell Howell as Kyle Carter. Directed by R. Michael Givens; 13 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from R. Michael Givens

More films directed by R. Michael Givens: The Ghost Beyond, A Christmas Eve Miracle and Opposite Day.

Full filmography
Cars

Cars in A Magic Christmas

9 cars on screen, including the 2007 GMC Yukon XL and the 1997 Honda CR-V.

All 9 cars
  • 2007 GMC Yukon XL in A Magic Christmas 2007 GMC Yukon XL Important role
  • 1997 Honda CR-V in A Magic Christmas 1997 Honda CR-V Important role
  • 2012 Acura TL in A Magic Christmas 2012 Acura TL Background role
  • 2004 Ford Excursion in A Magic Christmas 2004 Ford Excursion Background role
Details

A Magic Christmas Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Un Noël magique” and “Ein magisches Weihnachtsfest”.

Also known as
  • Un Noël magique
  • Ein magisches Weihnachtsfest
  • Un magico Natale
  • Büyülü Yılbaşı

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FAQ

A Magic Christmas FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Magic Christmas, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Magic Christmas?

A Magic Christmas runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

When was A Magic Christmas released?

A Magic Christmas was released on October 28, 2014.

Who directed A Magic Christmas?

A Magic Christmas was directed by R. Michael Givens.

More films by R. Michael Givens

Who is in the cast of A Magic Christmas?

A Magic Christmas stars C. Thomas Howell as Jack Carter, Lisa Sheridan as Holly Carter and Dashiell Howell as Kyle Carter, among 13 credited actors.

Does A Magic Christmas have a post-credit scene?

No. A Magic Christmas has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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