Christmas Magic

"Heaven can wait as a reluctant angel takes on one more earthly mission to earn her wings."

2011 1h 30m EN

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6.4

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★6.4TMDB · 45

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Synopsis

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Carrie Bishop, a successful event planner in New York City, is left unconscious after a car accident. In order to "pass over" to Heaven, she must help Scott Walker and his daughter Abby save their restaurant and find their Christmas spirit.

“Heaven can wait as a reluctant angel takes on one more earthly mission to earn her wings.”

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Cast

Kiara Glasco
Abby
Lindy Booth
Carrie
Paul McGillion
Scott
Derek McGrath
Henry
Jackie English
Nurse
Tricia Braun
Lynette
Barbara Gordon
Betsy
Marqus Bobesich
Danny

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: John Bradshaw
Writers: Rickie Castaneda, Joany Kane, Joany Kane
Languages: English
Countries: Canada, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 15 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.

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4 / 8

ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by John Bradshaw, shot by Russ Goozee. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Stacey Hersh. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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7 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Mark Arcieri shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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8 / 8

CAST

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Kiara Glasco and Lindy Booth and Paul McGillion carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

John Bradshaw directs. Russ Goozee behind the camera. Stacey Hersh scores. Mark Arcieri cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 15 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by John Bradshaw, shot by Russ Goozee. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Stacey Hersh. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Mark Arcieri shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Kiara Glasco and Lindy Booth and Paul McGillion carry the top of the cast.
9Marketing tagline: "Heaven can wait as a reluctant angel takes on one more earthly mission to earn her wings.".
10IMDB entry: tt2112127 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
11Only 45 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.