A Magic Christmas (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2014, A Magic Christmas is a fantasy and family film directed by R. Michael Givens, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. A Magic Christmas stars C. Thomas Howell as Jack Carter, Jonathan Silverman as Robert Jones, Lisa Sheridan as Holly Carter and Burt Reynolds as Buster (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, A Magic Christmas has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Magic Christmas page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Magic Christmas tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Magic Christmas (2014)?
- In US, A Magic Christmas is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Magic Christmas worth watching?
- A Magic Christmas holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Magic Christmas?
- A Magic Christmas stars C. Thomas Howell, Jonathan Silverman, Lisa Sheridan, Burt Reynolds and Maeve Quinlan.
- When was A Magic Christmas released?
- A Magic Christmas was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.