The Christmas Star(1986)
Two kids made a believer out of him.
The Christmas Star Synopsis
A counterfeiter finds the true meaning of the holidays.
The Christmas Star (1986) is a drama, family and tv movie film directed by Alan Shapiro, released on December 14, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Ed Asner, René Auberjonois, Jim Metzler and Susan Tyrrell. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 35 ratings.
- Director:
- Alan Shapiro
- Writers:
- Carol Dysinger, Alan Shapiro
- Producers:
- Alan Shapiro, Jeffrey White
- Cinematographer:
- Paul Lohmann
- Composer:
- Ralph Burns
- Production:
- Lake Walloon Productions, Walt Disney Television
- Status:
- Released
The Christmas Star Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ed Asner
as Horace McNickle
René Auberjonois
as Sumner
Jim Metzler
as Stuart Jameson
Susan Tyrrell
as Sara
Alan North
as Captain Whittaker
Fred Gwynne
as Waters
Frank C. Turner
as Sad Sack Santa
- Karen Landry
Karen Landry
as Clara Jameson
Philip Bruns
as Lucky
Nicolas Van Burek
as Billy Jameson
- Vicki Wauchope
Vicki Wauchope
as Trudy Jameson
- Peter Bibby
Peter Bibby
as Jeremy
Key crew
Directed by Alan Shapiro, written by Carol Dysinger and Alan Shapiro, produced by Alan Shapiro and Jeffrey White.
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The Christmas Star Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 35 ratings.
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The Christmas Star – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Christmas Star online?
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The Christmas Star (1986) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Christmas Star?
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The main cast of The Christmas Star (1986) includes Ed Asner, René Auberjonois, Jim Metzler, Susan Tyrrell and Alan North. The film was directed by Alan Shapiro. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Christmas Star released?
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The Christmas Star was released on December 14, 1986 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is The Christmas Star worth watching?
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The Christmas Star (1986) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 35 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, family and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.