The Christmas Candle

Play trailer

The Christmas Candle

PG

2013

1h 40m

Kids & Family

Holiday

Drama

Play Trailer

Watchlist

Watchlist

Tomatometer

Popcornmeter

22%

Tomatometer

23 Reviews

75%

Popcornmeter

2,500+ Ratings

In 19th-century England, a minister's quest to modernize his village puts him at odds with people who believe that whoever lights the candle that an angel touched will receive a miracle on Christmas Eve.

Watch on Fandango at Home

Stream Now

Mark Kermode

Observer (UK)

12/16/2013

2/5

Essentially a daytime TV movie; out of place in cinemas, but right at home on a wet Wednesday afternoon.

Go to Full Review

Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

12/12/2013

1/5

A real Christmas miracle would cause every copy of this film to spontaneously burst into flames.

Go to Full Review

Patrick Peters

Empire Magazine

12/09/2013

2/5

Indigestible Christmas stodge.

Go to Full Review

Pat Padua

Spectrum Culture

08/31/2018

2/5

Fails as a holiday classic entirely on its own merits.

Go to Full Review

Barbara Shulgasser

Common Sense Media

12/12/2017

3/5

Magic and faith blend in story of good works and miracles.

Go to Full Review

Brian Viner

Daily Mail (UK)

12/12/2013

1/5

There's nothing wrong with a message, but I'm afraid my own is: don't go.

Go to Full Review

Read all reviews

Stephen C

@bob25009 Nov 25

Success in 01 hour, 40 minutes, and 08 seconds!!!!!!!!!! Rated PG for Mild Thematic Elements!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $2,100,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

See more

Kathy J

Nov 16

Wonderful movie. Not sure why rotten tomatoes would rate it at 22% other than they're cynics. But if you are a laid back person who can enjoy a good heart felt movie like an empath, then this one is for you. Sometimes, it pays to just enjoy the nonrealism bc it's filled with joy and peace.

See more

Bill R

Dec 29

Loved it Every bit of it. Susan Boyle is incredible. A warm story in a cold world. Well done all of the cast. Where's my candle? Found it!

See more

Todd C

Dec 25

Maybe I was just in a vulnerable spot this Christmas, but this one had me crying at the end. I know it's 10 years old, but still a valid message. Don't miss!

See more

annette Z

05/07/2024

I REALLY ENJOY THIS MOVIE

See more

R 9

12/14/2023

You know what, pretty good! Weird, but holds some charm. 'The Christmas Candle' is rather religious-y, though I think it strikes a fine balance for the majority... until they deep dive into it with the ending admittedly, but as a full-blown atheist I can let it pass as it's a conclusion that stills works in film terms to be fair. The cast are a nicely chosen bunch. Hans Matheson stands out most in the lead role, while James Cosmo supports ably - as do Lesley Manville, Sylvester McCoy and Samantha Barks. Interesting to see Susan Boyle appear in her acting debut, she's clearly not an actress though her performance is alright - a likeable onscreen presence, at worst.

See more

Read all reviews

Read More

Read Less

POST RATING

WRITE A REVIEW

EDIT REVIEW

John Stephenson

Director

Hans Matheson

David Richmond

Samantha Barks

Emily Barstow

Lesley Manville

Bea Haddington

Sylvester McCoy

Edward Haddington

John Hannah

William Barstow

Angels Sing

31%

52%

Angels Sing

Watchlist

The Lion of Judah

0%

60%

The Lion of Judah

Watchlist

Believe

33%

69%

Believe

Watchlist

TRAILER

for Believe

The Nativity Story

37%

76%

The Nativity Story

Watchlist

A Little Game

40%

42%

A Little Game

Watchlist

Discover more movies and TV shows.

View More

View more photos

Synopsis

In 19th-century England, a minister's quest to modernize his village puts him at odds with people who believe that whoever lights the candle that an angel touched will receive a miracle on Christmas Eve.

Director: John Stephenson
Producer: Tom Newman, Hannah Leader
Screenwriter: Candace Lee, Eric Newman
Distributor: Echo Light
Production Co: Pinewood Studios
Rating: PG (Mild Thematic Elements)
Genre: Kids & Family, Holiday, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 22, 2013, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 3, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $2.1M
Runtime: 1h 40m

Most Popular at Home Now