Movie: The Christmas Wish

Top 10 Billed Cast

Neil Patrick Harris
Neil Patrick Harris

Will Martin

Debbie Reynolds
Debbie Reynolds

Ruth

Naomi Watts
Naomi Watts

Renee

Alexandra Wilson
Alexandra Wilson

Julia

Beverly Archer
Beverly Archer

Miss Enid Cook

Ian Meltzer
Ian Meltzer

Justin

Gary Bayer
Gary Bayer

Jimmy Hanning

James Greene
James Greene

Warren Martin

Jerry Douglas
Jerry Douglas

Mr. Askou

Michael Fairman
Michael Fairman

Mr. Connor

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    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.

  • Release Date

    1998-12-06

  • Average

    5.325

  • Rating:

    2.7 starts
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    English
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