The Christmas Gift (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1986, The Christmas Gift is a drama, family and tv movie film directed by Michael Pressman, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. A widowed New York City architect and his young daughter take a Christmas vacation and end up in a small mystical town in Colorado where everyone believes in Santa Claus.
Who’s in it. The Christmas Gift stars John Denver as George Billings, Jane Kaczmarek as Susan, Edward Winter as Thomas A. Renfield and Gennie James as Alexandra 'Alex' Billings, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Christmas Gift has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Christmas Gift change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Christmas Gift worth watching?
- The Christmas Gift holds an audience score of 5.7 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 The Christmas Gift?
- The Christmas Gift stars John Denver, Jane Kaczmarek, Edward Winter, Gennie James and Pat Corley.
- When was The Christmas Gift released?
- The Christmas Gift was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.