The Christmas Candle
Believe the Miracle
2013 • 100 min • Drama · Family
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 7- 100 Reviewers · 2 · 54%
- 59 Audience · 45 · 46%
In 1890, a new pastor arrives in the charming village of Gladbury, where an old legend states an angel touches a candle every 25 years, bringing a miracle to whoever lights it. As the electric age dawns, the villagers grapple with faith and tradition when the angel
- Violence & peril
- 1/10
- Language
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- Drinking, drugs & smoking
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- Romance & sensuality
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- Scary moments
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Heads up
- A character experiences loss.
- The village is skeptical of newcomers.
What it models well
- Faith and tradition
- Community spirit
- Hope and miracles
- Empathy and understanding
Talk about it after
- The meaning of miracles
- Dealing with change
- Different expressions of faith
- The importance of helping others
Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for The Christmas Candle. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.
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Top billed cast
Director: John Stephenson • Crew: Candace Lee, Eric Newman
Reviewer notes
RecommendedTrusted family reviewersYou know what, pretty good! Weird, but holds some charm. <em>'The Christmas Candle'</em> 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.…
RecommendedTrusted family reviewersThis 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.
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