A Magic Christmas

A Magic Christmas

2014 · 80 min · ★ 4.8 · Family, Fantasy

Jack Carter, a man constantly living in a state of regret, takes his technology-obsessed family, including their lovable dog Buster, on a Christmas vacation to the mountains in the hopes of reconnecting with them. While on vacation, Jack and his family run into an estranged, uber-competitive friend of Jack's, who now lives the life of luxury Jack pines for. Through a series of juvenile competitions, Jack realizes that the love of his family is more rewarding than anything money could buy.

Directed by R. Michael Givens · Written by Gregory Poppen

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C. Thomas Howell Jack Carter
Jonathan Silverman Robert Jones
Lisa Sheridan Holly Carter
Maeve Quinlan Eva Jones
Burt Reynolds Buster the Dog (voice)
Dashiell Howell Kyle Carter
Sadie Stahura Sienna Carter
Darien Willardson Tommy Jones
Clara Susan Morey II Mrs. Harmon
Bessie Thornton Mellon
Samuel Mason Paul Sammy Mason
Steven Paul Mr. Mason

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