One Magic Christmas (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1985, One Magic Christmas is a fantasy and family film directed by Phillip Borsos, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Ginny Grainger, a young mother, rediscovers the joy and beauty of Christmas, thanks to the unshakable faith of her six-year-old daughter Abbie and Gideon, Ginny's very own guardian angel.
Who’s in it. One Magic Christmas stars Mary Steenburgen as Ginny Grainger, Harry Dean Stanton as Gideon, Gary Basaraba as Jack Grainger and Elisabeth Harnois as Abbie Grainger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, One Magic Christmas has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $13.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch One Magic Christmas page.
If you liked it. Fans of One Magic Christmas tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch One Magic Christmas (1985)?
- In US, One Magic Christmas is available to stream on Disney Plus, and 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 One Magic Christmas worth watching?
- One Magic Christmas holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in One Magic Christmas?
- One Magic Christmas stars Mary Steenburgen, Harry Dean Stanton, Gary Basaraba, Elisabeth Harnois and Arthur Hill.
- When was One Magic Christmas released?
- One Magic Christmas was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.