Christmas Cottage (2008) - Jared Padalecki, Marcia Gay Harden, Peter O'Toole

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Movie: Christmas Cottage

Top 10 Billed Cast

Jared Padalecki

Thomas Kinkade

Marcia Gay Harden

Maryanne Kinkade

Peter O'Toole

Glen

Chris Elliott

Ernie

Charlotte Rae

Vesta

Ed Asner

Sidney

Aaron Ashmore

Pat Kinkade

Richard Burgi

Bill Kinkade

Geoffrey Lewis

Butch

Richard Moll

Big Jim

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Overview
Inspired by the picturesque paintings of Thomas Kinkade, The Christmas Cottage tells the semi-autobiographical tale of how a young boy is propelled to launch a career as an artist after he learns that his mother is in danger of losing the family home.
Release Date
2008-10-15
Average
6.291
Rating:
3.1 starts
Tagline
Love is the brightest light of all
Genres
Drama Romance Family
Languages:
English
Keywords
christmas

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