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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year (2008): Cast

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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year is a 2008 romantic drama directed by Michael M. Scott, starring Henry Winkler as Uncle Ralph, Brooke Burns and Connor Christopher Levins. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.

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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
Michael M. Scott
Genres
Romance , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Most Wonderful Time of the Year About?

The premise of The Most Wonderful Time of the Year without spoilers.

Henry Winkler, a five‑time Emmy nominee and Golden Globe winner, stars as Uncle Ralph who visits his sister‑in‑law Jennifer Cullen (Brooke Burns), a cynical single mom who has turned Christmas into a Scroogette. Her six‑year‑old son Brian doubts Santa, but Ralph’s arrival with fellow traveler Morgan Derby (Warren Christie) rekindles hope, leading to an uplifting, laugh‑filled story about believing in holiday miracles.

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year Themes & Keywords

· 32 tags
  • christmas
  • must have toy
  • christmas movie
  • airplane trip
  • attempted mugging
  • christmas gift
  • decorating a christmas tree
  • christmas wreath
  • uncle niece relationship
  • mother son relationship
  • single parent
  • holiday season
+20 more
  • letter to santa claus
  • christmas present
  • male female relationship
  • breaking off engagement
  • thank you note
  • parent child relationship
  • breaking up with boyfriend
  • fiance fiancee relationship
  • reference to santa claus
  • christmas morning
  • man wrapped in a towel
  • kiss
  • title based on song
  • holiday family
  • reference to barbie the doll
  • reference to waiting for godot
  • reference to paris france
  • reference to peter pan
  • great uncle great nephew relationship
  • woman wrapped in a towel
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Cast & crew

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year Cast & Characters

Henry Winkler leads the cast as Uncle Ralph, with Brooke Burns as Jennifer Cullen and Connor Christopher Levins as Brian Cullen. Directed by Michael M. Scott; 18 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Michael M. Scott

More films directed by Michael M. Scott: Gingerbread Miracle, Christmas Comes Twice, My Mom’s Letter from Heaven and Christmas Lost and Found.

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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

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Cars

Cars in The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

1 car on screen: the 2008 Toyota Prius II.

  • 2008 Toyota Prius II in The Most Wonderful Time of the Year 2008 Toyota Prius II Main role

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FAQ

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Most Wonderful Time of the Year?

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was The Most Wonderful Time of the Year released?

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year was released on December 13, 2008.

Who directed The Most Wonderful Time of the Year?

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year was directed by Michael M. Scott.

More films by Michael M. Scott

Who is in the cast of The Most Wonderful Time of the Year?

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year stars Henry Winkler as Uncle Ralph, Brooke Burns as Jennifer Cullen and Connor Christopher Levins as Brian Cullen, among 18 credited actors.

Does The Most Wonderful Time of the Year have a post-credit scene?

No. The Most Wonderful Time of the Year has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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