A Christmas Memory (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1997, A Christmas Memory is a drama, family and tv movie film directed by Glenn Jordan, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. A new version of Truman Capote's 1956 tale based on his own bittersweet upbringing in Alabama. The story deals with a seven-year-old who forms a special friendship with his simple, older cousin whose two sisters and bachelor brother feel he needs better influences and role models and decide to send him to military school after the Christmas holidays.
Who’s in it. A Christmas Memory stars Patty Duke as Sook, Piper Laurie as Jennie, Jeffrey DeMunn as Seabone and Anita Gillette as Callie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, A Christmas Memory has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Christmas Memory page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Christmas Memory tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Christmas Memory (1997)?
- In US, A Christmas Memory is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Christmas Memory worth watching?
- A Christmas Memory holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Christmas Memory?
- A Christmas Memory stars Patty Duke, Piper Laurie, Jeffrey DeMunn, Anita Gillette and Julia McIlvaine.
- When was A Christmas Memory released?
- A Christmas Memory was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.