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A Magic Christmas (2014)

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.

  • Family
  • Fantasy

Top billed cast

  • Photo of C. Thomas HowellC. Thomas HowellJack Carter
  • Photo of Jonathan SilvermanJonathan SilvermanRobert Jones
  • Photo of Lisa SheridanLisa SheridanHolly Carter
  • Photo of Maeve QuinlanMaeve QuinlanEva Jones
  • Photo of Burt ReynoldsBurt ReynoldsBuster the Dog (voice)
  • Photo of Dashiell HowellDashiell HowellKyle Carter
  • Photo of Sadie StahuraSadie StahuraSienna Carter
  • Photo of Darien WillardsonDarien WillardsonTommy Jones
  • Photo of Clara Susan Morey IIClara Susan Morey IIMrs. Harmon
  • Photo of Bessie ThorntonBessie ThorntonMellon

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