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The Christmas Wish

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This made-for-TV movie is about Wall Street hotshot Will Martin (Neil Patrick Harris), who goes back to his hometown after his grandfather dies, despite feeling that he doesn't belong there any more. As everyone gets ready for the Christmas season, Martin is busy working in the family real estate business. While going through his grandfather's things, he and his grandmother (Debbie Reynolds) discover a diary that mentions an unknown woman named Lilian. Will decides to track her down.

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Audience Member this is a lovely christmasy film and who deosnt love neil patrick harris and debbis reynolds? Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/17/23 Full Review Audience Member A delightful Christmas drama, The Christmas Wish features solid performances, clever writing, and a strong story. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/17/23 Full Review Audience Member A delightful Christmas drama, The Christmas Wish features solid performances, clever writing, and a strong story. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member This is a wonderful movie you have to see. I have to see it again in order to give a better review. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Audience Member Unusual storyline, with the requisite happy ending usually featured in made for television movies. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review Audience Member This is a really good movie, it was very touching Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis This made-for-TV movie is about Wall Street hotshot Will Martin (Neil Patrick Harris), who goes back to his hometown after his grandfather dies, despite feeling that he doesn't belong there any more. As everyone gets ready for the Christmas season, Martin is busy working in the family real estate business. While going through his grandfather's things, he and his grandmother (Debbie Reynolds) discover a diary that mentions an unknown woman named Lilian. Will decides to track her down.
Director
Ian Barry
Producer
Erica Fox
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Holiday, Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 37m