Question 1

What age is The Christmas Wish appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates The Christmas Wish (1998) best from about age 6. A cynical Wall Street trader returns home for Christmas after his grandfather's death, planning to modernize the family business. He discovers his grandfather's diary, revealing a long-lost love, and begins to reconnect with his community and the holiday spirit.

Question 2

What is The Christmas Wish rated?

Accepted Answer

The Christmas Wish (1998) is rated G. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Question 3

Is there anything to watch out for in The Christmas Wish?

Accepted Answer

Discussions of loss and death. Violence is none to speak of, language is none to speak of, scary moments are none to speak of, romance or sensuality is none to speak of, and substance use is none to speak of.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in The Christmas Wish?

Accepted Answer

Family connections; Community spirit; Love and forgiveness; Finding purpose.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching The Christmas Wish?

Accepted Answer

The true meaning of Christmas; Dealing with grief and change; Prioritizing family over career; Helping others in your community.

Question 6

Where can I watch The Christmas Wish?

Accepted Answer

The Christmas Wish (1998) is available on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, MagentaTV. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

The Christmas Wish

The Christmas Wish

What's in it

Heads up

Models well

Talk about it after

Cast & crew