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The Christmas Secret
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The Christmas Secret

2000-12-12 · 100 min · ★ 5.9

Family · Fantasy · Drama · TV Movie

In this magical story, a scientist sets out to prove that reindeer can fly and along the way discovers the true meaning of faith, family and Christmas.

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Directors
Ian Barry
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Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Richard ThomasRichard ThomasJerry McNeil
Beau BridgesBeau BridgesNick
Maria PitilloMaria PitilloDebbie McNeil
Jan RubešJan RubešAndree
Debbie Lee CarringtonDebbie Lee CarringtonGorah
Taylor ReidTaylor ReidGrace McNeill
Meghan BlackMeghan BlackKatra
James KirkJames KirkNicky
Barbara TysonBarbara TysonSasha
Ken PogueKen PogueDr Norman Ferguson
Blu MankumaBlu MankumaHaskins
Josh FranklinMorluv
Ed GaleEd GaleKevin
Ona GrauerOna GrauerMs. Isakson
Simon LongmoreSimon LongmoreMartini
Reg TupperReg TupperPolice Officer
Gerry NaimPilot
Jonathan HillSanta's Elf
Rick PoltarukStore Santa
Emy AnekeEmy AnekeMr Kendall

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