One Magic Christmas
One Magic Christmas

One Magic Christmas

1985Movie88 minEnglish

Ginny Grainger, a young mother, rediscovers the joy and beauty of Christmas, thanks to the unshakable faith of her six-year-old daughter Abbie and Gideon, Ginny's very own guardian angel.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes60%
Google Users85%
Director: Philip BorosavichGenres: Family, Fantasy, Drama

Plot Summary

A struggling single mother, Ginny, deeply cynical about Christmas due to past hardships, discovers her guardian angel, Gideon. Gideon attempts to rekindle her Christmas spirit and show her the true meaning of the holiday by taking her on a magical journey through time. She witnesses past Christmases and the impact of her own negativity on her children, ultimately leading her to embrace the spirit of the season.

Critical Reception

One Magic Christmas was met with mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its heartwarming message and performances, particularly Mary Steenburgen's. However, some found its tone to be overly sentimental or somber for a holiday film. Audience reception has generally been favorable, with the film becoming a nostalgic favorite for many.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its emotional depth and strong lead performance.
  • A more somber take on a Christmas film, focusing on family struggles.
  • Offers a message of hope and the importance of Christmas spirit.

Google audience: Audiences often appreciate the film's touching story about rediscovering Christmas magic and the mother's journey to overcome her cynicism. Many recall it fondly as a memorable holiday movie from their childhood.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in Winter Garden, Florida, with many local residents participating as extras during the filming of the town's Christmas celebration scenes.

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r96sk

r96sk

Absolutely bizarre. What is the meaning of this film? Don't get me wrong, there is a positive one in there - somewhere, I think - but the core one is dodgy. I won't go into detail as I don't want to spoil anything, though in short the fi...