A Magic Christmas (2014)
Jack Carter, a modest, middle-aged bakery owner, thinks he and his family are in a rut. Not only can he not provide them with the finer things, he realizes that he's not as close to his kids as he wants to be. His 17-year-old son Kyle is preoccupied with sports and will be leaving for college soon; his 14-year-old daughter Sienna is always lost in her phone. So for the upcoming Christmas holiday, Jack has the brilliant idea to reconnect with his family while also trying to spark his desired writing career by going on a Christmas vacation to a cabin resort in the mountains with no technological distractions whatsoever and make their trip the very best Christmas vacation ever. But the trip seems doomed from the start: their cabin is a dilapidated disaster, the kids are constantly complaining, and then Jack runs into his estranged, uber-competitive friend Robert, who used to vacation at the resort with Jack when they were kids. Robert is rich, successful, and better than Jack at everything. And while Jack and his family stay in a cold, run-down cabin, Robert and his family stay in one of the resort's fanciest newly-renovated cabins. Robert seems to upstage Jack at every turn, and Jack's family appears to be entranced by Robert and his wealth, leaving Jack to feel like a failure. Jack plans to one-up Robert at the very games Robert used to beat him at: the Farthering Pines Winter Olympics, a series of events that Jack's dad invented. But Jack's plan backfires and Robert beats him yet again. Jack has had it. His emotions get the best of him and he apologizes to his family for letting them down as a provider, but they reveal that they think they have the best father or husband anyone could want. Jack finally realizes that the love of his family is more rewarding than anything money could buy.A Magic Christmas featuring C. Thomas Howell and Jonathan Silverman is free on Tubi, free on PlutoTV, streaming on Hallmark Movies Now, and 2 others. It's a children and family movie with a less than average IMDb audience rating of 5.1 (238 votes).
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Currently you are able to watch A Magic Christmas streaming on Tubi, UP Faith & Family (Via Prime Video), Hallmark Movies Now (Via Prime Video), Hallmark Movies Now, and PlutoTV. It is also possible to buy A Magic Christmas on Prime Video or rent it on Prime Video.
Why to Watch A Magic Christmas
A Magic Christmas is a heartwarming family movie that explores the theme of family bonding and the true meaning of Christmas. It's a great choice for those who enjoy movies that emphasize the importance of family and love over material possessions.
The movie's setting in a cabin resort in the mountains provides a picturesque backdrop that adds to the Christmas spirit. The contrast between the dilapidated cabin and the fancy resort cabin adds an interesting dynamic to the story.
Despite its modest IMDb rating, A Magic Christmas offers a unique blend of Fantasy and Family genres. This combination provides a magical twist to the traditional Christmas movie, making it an interesting watch for those who enjoy a touch of fantasy in their holiday films.
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Available to watch free online (Tubi and PlutoTV).
Available to stream on a subscription service (Hallmark Movies Now and Up Faith Family).
Available to rent or buy from $3.99 on 1 service (Prime Video).
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#717 Ranked in Movies on Up Faith Family
#1324 Ranked in Children Movies
#1751 Ranked in Christmas Movies
A Magic Christmas has a less than average IMDb audience rating of 5.1 (238 votes). The movie is somewhat popular with Reelgood users lately.
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Jack Carter, a modest, middle-aged bakery owner, thinks he and his family are in a rut. Not only can he not provide them with the finer things, he realizes that he's not as close to his kids as he wants to be. His 17-year-old son Kyle is preoccupied with sports and will be leaving for college soon; his 14-year-old daughter Sienna is always lost in her phone. So for the upcoming Christmas holiday, Jack has the brilliant idea to reconnect with his family while also trying to spark his desired writing career by going on a Christmas vacation to a cabin resort in the mountains with no technological distractions whatsoever and make their trip the very best Christmas vacation ever. But the trip seems doomed from the start: their cabin is a dilapidated disaster, the kids are constantly complaining, and then Jack runs into his estranged, uber-competitive friend Robert, who used to vacation at the resort with Jack when they were kids. Robert is rich, successful, and better than Jack at everything. And while Jack and his family stay in a cold, run-down cabin, Robert and his family stay in one of the resort's fanciest newly-renovated cabins. Robert seems to upstage Jack at every turn, and Jack's family appears to be entranced by Robert and his wealth, leaving Jack to feel like a failure. Jack plans to one-up Robert at the very games Robert used to beat him at: the Farthering Pines Winter Olympics, a series of events that Jack's dad invented. But Jack's plan backfires and Robert beats him yet again. Jack has had it. His emotions get the best of him and he apologizes to his family for letting them down as a provider, but they reveal that they think they have the best father or husband anyone could want. Jack finally realizes that the love of his family is more rewarding than anything money could buy.