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2013100 minDrama, Family

The Christmas Candle

Is The Christmas Candle a Hit or Flop?

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Is The Christmas Candle worth watching? With a rating of 5.821/10, this Drama, Family film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Christmas Candle Synopsis

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.

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Top Cast

Hans Matheson
Hans MathesonDavid Richmond
Samantha Barks
Samantha BarksEmily Barstow
Lesley Manville
Lesley ManvilleBea Haddington
Sylvester McCoy
Sylvester McCoyEdward Haddington
James Cosmo
James CosmoHerbert Hopewell
Susan Boyle
Susan BoyleEleanor Hopewell
Barbara Flynn
Barbara FlynnLady Camdon
John Hannah
John HannahWilliam Barstow
Jude Wright
Jude WrightCharlie
Emily Shewell
Emily ShewellOrphan Sarah

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Christmas Candle worth watching?

The Christmas Candle has received mixed reviews with a 5.821/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Drama, Family movies.

Is The Christmas Candle hit or flop?

The Christmas Candle has received average ratings (5.821/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The Christmas Candle?

The Christmas Candle is a Drama, Family movie that 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 candlem...

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Critic Reviews

TrentTXDec 30, 2018
★ 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.

r96skDec 14, 2023
★ 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.