A Golden Christmas (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.1

Released in 2009, A Golden Christmas is a comedy, family and romance film directed by John Murlowski, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. After a magical summer together, a nine-year-old boy whispers his heart into the ear of a best friend. With a loyal, golden dog by their side, the boy and girl bury a time capsule of keepsakes and then go their separate ways. Years later, looking for a fresh start, a man and woman each return to the place they felt most at home as a child. But a comedic case of unknown identity has them competing for the same childhood memories and Christmas escapades ensue. For the sake of their happiness, they must discover their common past before they turn each other's lives completely upside down. Can a golden dog lead them home?
Who’s in it. A Golden Christmas stars Andrea Roth as Jessica, Nicholas Brendon as Michael, Elisa Donovan as Anna and Bruce Davison as Rod Wright, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, A Golden Christmas has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Golden Christmas page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Golden Christmas tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Golden Christmas (2009)?
- In US, A Golden Christmas is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Golden Christmas worth watching?
- A Golden Christmas holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Golden Christmas?
- A Golden Christmas stars Andrea Roth, Nicholas Brendon, Elisa Donovan, Bruce Davison and Alley Mills.
- When was A Golden Christmas released?
- A Golden Christmas was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.
