The Christmas Secret
5.8/10 · 493 ratings20001h 23mWeirdness 3/10
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The premise
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.
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.
A rare specific
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Who’s in it
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The backstory
- Music by Jonathan Goldsmith.
The Christmas Secret is a 2000 American made-for-television family fantasy-drama film starring Richard Thomas and Beau Bridges based on the speculative book Flight of the Reindeer written by Robert Sullivan. It premiered on CBS on December 17, 2000.
How it stacks up
Where this one’s rating lands against every other rated Hallmark movie.
Among the lower-rated Hallmark movies — the median is 6.4.
Meet the characters
Who’s who before you press play. Nothing here gives the ending away.
Jerry McNeil
LeadScientist proving reindeer can fly
determinedinventivefaithfulDebbie McNeil
Love interestJerry's wife
Spouse
supportivegroundedcaringNick
SupportingSanta-like figure
Magical guide
jollywiseGrace McNeill
SupportingFamily member
McNeil family
Nicky
SupportingChild
McNeil family child
Katra
SupportingMagical-realm figure
Supporting figure
Sasha
SupportingMagical-realm figure
Supporting figure
Questions people ask about The Christmas Secret
How long is The Christmas Secret?
The Christmas Secret runs about 1 hour and 23 minutes, and was released in 2000.
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