The Christmas Candle

11/22/20131h 40m

Theatrical Release (US)

~ Believe the Miracle ~

Overview:

Deep in the heart of the English countryside lies the enchanting village of Gladbury. Legend has it every 25 years an angel visits the village candlemaker and touches a single candle. Whoever lights this candle receives a miracle on Christmas Eve. But in 1890, at the dawn of the electric age, this centuries old legend may come to an end.

Director:

John Stephenson

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Buget:

$0.00

Revenue:

$2,476,775.00

Key words:

angel
village
miracle
candle
christmas

Cast

Hans Matheson

~ as ~

David Richmond

Samantha Barks

~ as ~

Emily Barstow

Lesley Manville

~ as ~

Bea Haddington

Sylvester McCoy

~ as ~

Edward Haddington

James Cosmo

~ as ~

Herbert Hopewell

Susan Boyle

~ as ~

Eleanor Hopewell

Barbara Flynn

~ as ~

Lady Camdon

John Hannah

~ as ~

William Barstow

Jude Wright

~ as ~

Charlie

Emily Shewell

~ as ~

Orphan Sarah

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Reviews (2)

TrentTX
Written 6 year(s) ago
10
This is a very satisfying Christmas movie. There are too many characters and a few confusing plot lines, but overall, viewers will not be disappointed. Hearing Susan Boyle's incredible voice is an added bonus. The final resolution will put everyone in a good mood and ready to spread some Christmas cheer.
r96sk
Written 1 year(s) ago
7
You know what, pretty good! Weird, but holds some charm.

'The Christmas Candle' is rather religious-y, though I think it strikes a fine balance for the majority... until they deep dive into it with the ending admittedly, but as a full-blown atheist I can let it pass as it's a conclusion that stills works in film terms to be fair.

The cast are a nicely chosen bunch. Hans Matheson stands out most in the lead role, while James Cosmo supports ably - as do Lesley Manville, Sylvester McCoy and Samantha Barks. Interesting to see Susan Boyle appear in her acting debut, she's clearly not an actress though her performance is alright - a likeable onscreen presence, at worst.