

A Magic Christmas
2014-10-28 · 80 min · ★ 4.7
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.
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- R. Michael Givens
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- Crystal Sky Pictures
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- United States of America
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C. Thomas HowellJack Carter
Jonathan SilvermanRobert Jones
Lisa SheridanHolly Carter
Maeve QuinlanEva Jones
Burt ReynoldsBuster the Dog (voice)
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