Mandie and the Forgotten Christmas (2011): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2011, Mandie and the Forgotten Christmas is a drama and mystery film directed by Joy Chapman, running about 108 minutes.

What it’s about. When Mandie Shaw is thrust into Miss Heathwood’s School for Girls, she struggles to grasp the school’s new rules and the finer points of high society. As Mandie tries to stay out of hot water with Miss Heathwood and discover what the headmistress seems to have against Christmas, she stumbles upon a mystery in the school’s forbidden attic. Will Mandie ignore the warning to flee or try to get to the bottom of the strange noises beyond the boarded-up doors? Uncovering the truth may lead to telling a lie, but it might also unlock the memories of a long-forgotten Christmas.

Who’s in it. Mandie and the Forgotten Christmas stars Kelly Washington as Mandie Shaw, Amanda Waters as Polly Cornwallis, Joanna Daniels as Miss Heathwood and Glennellen Anderson as Celia Hamilton, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Mandie and the Forgotten Christmas has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mandie and the Forgotten Christmas page.

If you liked it. Fans of Mandie and the Forgotten Christmas tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.