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Family drama

Silver Bells (2005): Cast

Silver Bells (2005) movie poster

Silver Bells is a 2005 family drama directed by Dick Lowry, starring Anne Heche as Catherine O'Mara, Tate Donovan and Margo Martindale. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Silver Bells (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Dick Lowry
Genres
Family , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Silver Bells About?

The premise of Silver Bells without spoilers.

Every year brings a season of love. Manhattanite Catherine O’Mara (Heche) forms a tender connection with a young man who has fled his father’s home. A year later, his father returns to New York to sell his Christmas trees, and his path unexpectedly intersects with Catherine’s, reigniting past emotions and offering a chance at new beginnings.

Silver Bells Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • christmas
  • based on novel
  • christmas romance
  • christmas tree farm
  • christmas tree lot
  • museum
  • leica camera
  • reference to clement clarke moore
  • reference to the night before christmas
  • boy on the run
  • one year later
  • ice skating
+38 more
  • wife died of cancer
  • children's choir
  • fall from roof
  • belvedere castle
  • intensive care
  • job offer
  • silver bell
  • reunion
  • kiss
  • reference to new york post
  • single father
  • christmas season
  • christmas movie
  • single parent
  • teenage son
  • two word title
  • father son fight
  • son hits father
  • father son conflict
  • christmas tree dealer
  • new york city
  • teenage runaway
  • 16 year old
  • missing son
  • widower
  • foot chase
  • fall from height
  • search for missing son
  • melodrama
  • ends with a kiss
  • apb all points bulletin
  • horse and carriage
  • christmas tree
  • father son relationship
  • photographer
  • manhattan new york city
  • family relationships
  • title spoken by character
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Cast & crew

Silver Bells Cast & Characters

Anne Heche leads the cast as Catherine O'Mara, with Tate Donovan as Christy Byrne and Margo Martindale as Mrs. Quinn. Directed by Dick Lowry; 17 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Silver Bells

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From the director

More from Dick Lowry

More films directed by Dick Lowry, best-rated first: Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, Jesse Stone: Innocents Lost, Heart of a Stranger and Little John.

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Videos

Silver Bells Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Silver Bells.

Silver Bells
Cars

Cars in Silver Bells

25 cars on screen, including the 1998 Dodge Ram and the 1935 Cadillac.

All 25 cars
  • 1998 Dodge Ram in Silver Bells 1998 Dodge Ram Important role
  • 1935 Cadillac in Silver Bells 1935 Cadillac Minor role
  • 1991 Chevrolet Caprice in Silver Bells 1991 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
  • 1992 Chevrolet Caprice in Silver Bells 1992 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
Details

Silver Bells Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “Silberglocken” and “Hopeakellojen arvoitus”.

Also known as
  • Silberglocken
  • Hopeakellojen arvoitus
  • Ezüst csengettyűk
  • Silberglöckchen - Was an Weihnachten wirklich wichtig ist
  • Świąteczne dzwonki
  • Un Noël à New York
  • Sinos de Natal
  • 실버 벨즈

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FAQ

Silver Bells FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Silver Bells, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Silver Bells?

Silver Bells runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Silver Bells released?

Silver Bells was released on November 27, 2005.

Who directed Silver Bells?

Silver Bells was directed by Dick Lowry.

More films by Dick Lowry

Who is in the cast of Silver Bells?

Silver Bells stars Anne Heche as Catherine O'Mara, Tate Donovan as Christy Byrne and Margo Martindale as Mrs. Quinn, among 17 credited actors.

Does Silver Bells have a post-credit scene?

No. Silver Bells has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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