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Family drama

The Heart of Christmas (2011): Cast

The Heart of Christmas (2011) movie poster

The Heart of Christmas is a 2011 family drama directed by Gary Wheeler, starring Candace Cameron Bure as Megan, Jeanne Neilson and Eric Jay Beck. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.

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The Heart of Christmas (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Director
Gary Wheeler
Genres
Family , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Heart of Christmas About?

The premise of The Heart of Christmas without spoilers.

The narrative is presented as a flashback from Megan’s point of view, showing how her devotion to faith and family is revived after she discovers Julie Locke’s online journal. Julie’s blog recounts the struggle she faced when her 13‑month‑old son Dax was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), inspiring Megan to reaffirm her commitments.

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Cast & crew

The Heart of Christmas Cast & Characters

Candace Cameron Bure leads the cast as Megan, with Jeanne Neilson as Julie Locke and Eric Jay Beck as Austin Locke. Directed by Gary Wheeler; 13 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Gary Wheeler

More films directed by Gary Wheeler: Christmas on the Range, Christmas on the Coast, Christmas in the Smokies and The Love Letter.

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The Heart of Christmas Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Heart of Christmas.

The Heart of Christmas: OFFICIAL TRAILER
Details

The Heart of Christmas Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Weihnachten im Oktober” and “Разгар рождества”.

Also known as
  • Weihnachten im Oktober
  • Разгар рождества
  • A Magia de um Sonho
  • Inima Crăciunului

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The Heart of Christmas FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Heart of Christmas?

The Heart of Christmas runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was The Heart of Christmas released?

The Heart of Christmas was released on December 4, 2011.

Who directed The Heart of Christmas?

The Heart of Christmas was directed by Gary Wheeler.

More films by Gary Wheeler

Who is in the cast of The Heart of Christmas?

The Heart of Christmas stars Candace Cameron Bure as Megan, Jeanne Neilson as Julie Locke and Eric Jay Beck as Austin Locke, among 13 credited actors.

Does The Heart of Christmas have a post-credit scene?

No. The Heart of Christmas has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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