

The Christmas Train
2017-11-25 · 98 min · ★ 6.4
Forced to take the intercontinental trip to Los Angeles by train, and determined to chronicle his adventure, disillusioned journalist Tom Langdon finds himself westbound with a variety of characters. While all passengers on the Christmas train appear to be headed for the same destination, Tom has no idea that the rugged locomotives taking him across America will instead detour straight into his heart.
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- Directors
- Ron Oliver
- Production companies
- Front Street Pictures, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, Marc Graue Recording Services
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Dermot MulroneyTom Langdon
Kimberly Williams-PaisleyEleanor Carter
Danny GloverMax Powers
Joan CusackAgnes
Holly DignardLelia
Kirsten ZienJulie
Anthony KonechnySteve
Karen HolnessMisty
Jill TeedRoxanne
Terence KellyHiggins
John InnesJohn Kelly
Nelson WongKenny Kwan
Richard Ian CoxSlade
Jovanna HuguetHelen
Naika ToussaintBecky
Jesse StanleyRegina
Eric GustafssonDavey
Douglas Roy DackCabbie
Christie-Lee BrittenPolice OfficerTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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