Movie: A Magic Christmas

Top 10 Billed Cast

C. Thomas Howell
C. Thomas Howell

Jack Carter

Jonathan Silverman
Jonathan Silverman

Robert Jones

Lisa Sheridan
Lisa Sheridan

Holly Carter

Maeve Quinlan
Maeve Quinlan

Eva Jones

Burt Reynolds
Burt Reynolds

Buster the Dog (voice)

Dashiell Howell
Dashiell Howell

Kyle Carter

Sadie Stahura
Sadie Stahura

Sienna Carter

Darien Willardson
Darien Willardson

Tommy Jones

Clara Susan Morey II
Clara Susan Morey II

Mrs. Harmon

Bessie Thornton
Bessie Thornton

Mellon

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    Jack Carter, a man constantly living in a state of regret, takes his technology-obsessed family, including their lovable dog Buster, on a Christmas vacation to the mountains in the hopes of reconnecting with them. While on vacation, Jack and his family run into an estranged, uber-competitive friend of Jack's, who now lives the life of luxury Jack pines for. Through a series of juvenile competitions, Jack realizes that the love of his family is more rewarding than anything money could buy.

  • Release Date

    2014-10-28

  • Average

    4.9

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    2.5 starts
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    English
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