Christmas for a Dollar (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2013, Christmas for a Dollar is a drama and family film directed by John Lyde, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. America is in the midst of the Depression, and the Kamp family is struggling to get by, especially after Mrs. Kamp's untimely death. Now little Ruthie, with her mother gone and her father overwhelmed by doctor bills resulting from her brother's polio, expects another Christmas without presents or festivities. But when her father brings home one dollar in change and lets the children use it to buy special gifts for each other, the Kamps come to find that money isn't what fills Christmas with joy, love, and miracles.
Who’s in it. Christmas for a Dollar stars Brian Krause as William Kamp, Nancy Stafford as Mrs. Rathbone, Danielle C. Ryan as Verna Kamp and James Gaisford as Warren Kamp, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Christmas for a Dollar has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory 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 Christmas for a Dollar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Christmas for a Dollar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Christmas for a Dollar (2013)?
- In US, Christmas for a Dollar is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Christmas for a Dollar worth watching?
- Christmas for a Dollar holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Christmas for a Dollar?
- Christmas for a Dollar stars Brian Krause, Nancy Stafford, Danielle C. Ryan, James Gaisford and Heather Beers.
- When was Christmas for a Dollar released?
- Christmas for a Dollar was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.