The Christmas Path (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1998, The Christmas Path is a family film directed by Bernard Salzmann, running about 75 minutes. “An angel cast out by Santa Claus must restore a young boy's faith in order to regain his wings.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An angel cast out by Santa Claus must restore a young boy's faith in order to regain his wings in this family holiday fantasy in the tradition of Miracle on 34th Street and starring Vincent Spano and Dee Wallace Stone. Jenny Banks (Stone) is a widow and single mother doing her best just to make ends meet and care for her young daughter Dora (Madylin Sweeton) and pre-teen son Cal (Shia LaBeouf). Unable to afford a pair of angel wings for Dora's role in the upcoming school play, Jenny helps her daughter pen a letter to Santa in hopes that the jolly man in red will provide a bit of assistance.
Who’s in it. The Christmas Path stars Dee Wallace as Jenny, Madylin Sweeten as Dora, Shia LaBeouf as Cal and John Borkowski as Postal Inspector Williams.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, The Christmas Path has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Christmas Path page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Christmas Path tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Christmas Path (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Christmas Path change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Christmas Path worth watching?
- The Christmas Path holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Christmas Path?
- The Christmas Path stars Dee Wallace, Madylin Sweeten, Shia LaBeouf and John Borkowski.
- When was The Christmas Path released?
- The Christmas Path was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.