A Wish for Christmas (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2016, A Wish for Christmas is a fantasy, drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Christie Will, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. Sara Shaw is the type of woman who prefers to sit on the sidelines at work, but when her big idea for a Christmas initiative is stolen, she makes a wish to Santa that she'll finally have the courage to stand up for herself. Santa grants her wish, but only gives her 48 hours. As the clock ticks, Sara will discover how to channel the Christmas magic and speak her mind all on her own.
Who’s in it. A Wish for Christmas stars Lacey Chabert as Sara Shaw, Paul Greene as Peter Williams, Andrea Brooks as Molly and Colleen Wheeler as Barb, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, A Wish for Christmas has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, YouTube TV and Hallmark+ Amazon Channel 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 A Wish for Christmas page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Wish for 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 A Wish for Christmas (2016)?
- In US, A Wish for Christmas is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and YouTube TV, 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 A Wish for Christmas worth watching?
- A Wish for Christmas holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, romance and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Wish for Christmas?
- A Wish for Christmas stars Lacey Chabert, Paul Greene, Andrea Brooks, Colleen Wheeler and Kendall Cross.
- When was A Wish for Christmas released?
- A Wish for Christmas was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.