The Christmas Wish(1998)
The Christmas Wish Synopsis
Returning to his home town after the death of the grandfather who raised him, slick and cynical Wall Street trader Will Martin feels decidedly out of place, and not at all in tune with the Christmas preparations being made by the local citizenry. But Will isn't really taking a sentimental journey at all: He's merely in town to modernize and streamline his family's real-estate company. While going through his grandfather's effects, Will and his grandmother come across the old man's diary--which reveals a lengthy relationship with a woman named Lillian.
The Christmas Wish (1998) is a family, drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Ian Barry, released on December 6, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 18m. It stars Neil Patrick Harris, Debbie Reynolds, Naomi Watts and Alexandra Wilson. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 20 ratings.
- Director:
- Ian Barry
- Writers:
- Beth Polson, Greg Taylor, Richard Siddoway
- Producers:
- Erica Fox
- Cinematographer:
- John Newby
- Composer:
- Alan Williams
- Production:
- The Polson Company
- Status:
- Released
The Christmas Wish Cast & Crew
Main cast
Neil Patrick Harris
as Will Martin
Debbie Reynolds
as Ruth
Naomi Watts
as Renee
Alexandra Wilson
as Julia
Beverly Archer
as Miss Enid Cook
- Ian Meltzer
Ian Meltzer
as Justin
- Gary Bayer
Gary Bayer
as Jimmy Hanning
James Greene
as Warren Martin
Jerry Douglas
as Mr. Askou
Michael Fairman
as Mr. Connor
Adilah Barnes
as Mary
Frank Birney
as Ray Spellman
Key crew
Directed by Ian Barry, written by Beth Polson, Greg Taylor and Richard Siddoway, produced by Erica Fox.
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The Christmas Wish Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 20 ratings.
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The Christmas Wish – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Christmas Wish online?
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The Christmas Wish (1998) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Christmas Wish?
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The main cast of The Christmas Wish (1998) includes Neil Patrick Harris, Debbie Reynolds, Naomi Watts, Alexandra Wilson and Beverly Archer. The film was directed by Ian Barry. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Christmas Wish released?
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The Christmas Wish was released on December 6, 1998 and runs for 1h 18m.
Is The Christmas Wish worth watching?
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The Christmas Wish (1998) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 20 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.