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The Christmas Candle

Play trailer Poster for The Christmas Candle PG Released Nov 22, 2013 1h 40m Kids & Family Holiday Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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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.
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Mark Kermode Observer (UK) Essentially a daytime TV movie; out of place in cinemas, but right at home on a wet Wednesday afternoon. Rated: 2/5 Dec 16, 2013 Full Review Peter Bradshaw Guardian A real Christmas miracle would cause every copy of this film to spontaneously burst into flames. Rated: 1/5 Dec 12, 2013 Full Review Patrick Peters Empire Magazine Indigestible Christmas stodge. Rated: 2/5 Dec 9, 2013 Full Review Pat Padua Spectrum Culture Fails as a holiday classic entirely on its own merits. Rated: 2/5 Aug 31, 2018 Full Review Barbara Shulgasser Common Sense Media Magic and faith blend in story of good works and miracles. Rated: 3/5 Dec 12, 2017 Full Review Brian Viner Daily Mail (UK) There's nothing wrong with a message, but I'm afraid my own is: don't go. Rated: 1/5 Dec 12, 2013 Full Review Read all reviews

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annette Z I REALLY ENJOY THIS MOVIE Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/07/24 Full Review R 9 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. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 12/14/23 Full Review Ashley H The Christmas Candle is a fantastic film. It is about a pastor who accepts a position in a town that believes in a Christmas miracle candle. Hans Matheson and Samantha Barks give terrific performances. The screenplay is well written. John Stephenson did a great job directing this movie. I enjoyed watching this motion picture because of the drama. The Christmas Candle is a must see. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/22/23 Full Review Audience Member Because the dvd make u watch all the ads and you can't fast forward to the movie with out a bs ads o. The dvd I could careless about what extra movies y'all have Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review anabel g The fantasy of a magic candle is heartwarming; but the performances are very uneven. I've actually watched it twice; the second time during a very gloomy COVID Christmas. And, it did the trick; cheered me up a bit. If you're looking for a bit of good cheer; particularly during the holidays, it's a pretty good choice; but there are better option out there. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member A little overly dramatic, but it's a Christmas movie for goodness sake. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

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
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