A Christmas Visitor
6.9/10 · 1,346 ratings20021h 40mWeirdness 3/10
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The premise
A father struggles with the past. A daughter fights for the future. A mother searches for answers. The Boyajians have not celebrated Christmas in 11 years. They lost their faith when they lost their son to the Persian Gulf War. Now a stranger--around the same age their son would be--has joined them. Is he a con artist? Or is this young man the miracle their family has desperately needed? William Devane, Reagan Pasternak, and Dean McDermott star in a remarkable story of loss and renewal. This Christmas, a stranger will change them forever.
How unusual is it?
Honestly? Not very — and that's the charm. It plays the hits, which is exactly the point for a cozy night in.
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Who’s in it
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The backstory
A Christmas Visitor is a 2002 American made-for-television drama film starring William Devane, Meredith Baxter and Dean McDermott. It was written by George Samerjan and David Saperstein, and directed by Christopher Leitch.
How it stacks up
Where this one’s rating lands against every other rated Hallmark movie.
Higher-rated than 83% of every rated Hallmark movie. The median is 6.4.
Where this one fits
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Meet the characters
Who’s who before you press play. Nothing here gives the ending away.
George Boyajian
LeadFather haunted by his son's death
grievingstrugglingsearchingCarol Boyajian
SupportingMother
George's wife
hopefulcaringMatthew
SupportingStranger who joins the family
The visitor who changes the family
mysteriouskindcalmingJean Boyajian
SupportingDaughter
George and Carol's daughter
John Boyajian
SupportingSon lost to war
The deceased son
Larry Williamson
SupportingFamily friend
Acquaintance
Questions people ask about A Christmas Visitor
Where can I watch A Christmas Visitor?
A Christmas Visitor is available via YouTube TV, UP Faith & Family Apple TV Channel, and UP Faith & Family Amazon Channel . Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.
How long is A Christmas Visitor?
A Christmas Visitor runs about 1 hour and 40 minutes, and was released in 2002.
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