The Christmas Gift (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2015, The Christmas Gift is a drama, family, romance and tv movie film directed by Fred Olen Ray, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Ten-year-old Megan, who upon receiving a Secret Santa gift, is touched by its contents which end up having a huge impact on her life. Now a driven young journalist, Megan can’t shake her desire to thank the person who sent her that heartfelt gift over a decade ago. Determined to prove herself to her editor, she goes on the search for the perfect Christmas story, and in doing so, she finally discovers who her Secret Santa is. Inspired by a true story.
Who’s in it. The Christmas Gift stars Michelle Trachtenberg as Megan, Rick Fox as Cooper, Sterling Sulieman as Wesley Hardin Johnson Jr. and Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs as Wesley Hardin Johnson Sr., among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Christmas Gift has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Christmas Gift page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Christmas Gift tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Christmas Gift (2015)?
- In US, The Christmas Gift is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Christmas Gift worth watching?
- The Christmas Gift holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family, romance and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Christmas Gift?
- The Christmas Gift stars Michelle Trachtenberg, Rick Fox, Sterling Sulieman, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs and Daniel Booko.
- When was The Christmas Gift released?
- The Christmas Gift was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.