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Christmas by the Book
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Christmas by the Book

2022-12-16 · 90 min · ★ 8.0

TV Movie · Comedy · Romance

An author of a best selling holiday book becomes entangled in tinsel when she and her kids are dispatched by a TV talk show to a rural town where she is given two weeks to recreate the magical childhood Christmas described in her book.

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Directors
Scott Corban Sikma
Production companies
Chaos, a Film Company
Countries
Canada
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lindy BoothLindy BoothHolly
AnnaMaria DemaraAnnaMaria DemaraIvy
Amy MatysioAmy MatysioAudra
David WebsterDavid WebsterXander
Brynn GodenirBrynn GodenirSavannah
Lisa CromartyLisa CromartyWaitress
Chris FarquharChris FarquharDan
Jamaal GrantJamaal GrantJosh
Georgia MurphyGeorgia MurphyHailey
Scott EdgecombeCamera Man
David R CarterBuck
Aurora GatwenziYoung Mom

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