

Christmas Cottage
“Love is the brightest light of all”
Inspired by the picturesque paintings of Thomas Kinkade, The Christmas Cottage tells the semi-autobiographical tale of how a young boy is propelled to launch a career as an artist after he learns that his mother is in danger of losing the family home.
Where to watch Christmas Cottage in United States
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Where is Christmas Cottage streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Crave, CTV, Plex | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Joyn, Plex | Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store |
| Spain | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Plex | Rakuten TV |
| Brazil | Oldflix | — |
About Christmas Cottage
Christmas Cottage is a 2008 English-language drama, romance and family film directed by Michael Campus. The cast is led by Jared Padalecki, Marcia Gay Harden, Peter O'Toole. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel.
Christmas Cottage was produced by Lionsgate and made in Canada and United States of America. It was released on October 15, 2008, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Michael Campus
- Writers
- Ken LaZebnik
- Release date
- October 15, 2008
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
- Production
- Lionsgate
Christmas Cottage cast & crew
Christmas Cottage was directed by Michael Campus and written by Ken LaZebnik.
The cast features Jared Padalecki as Thomas Kinkade, Marcia Gay Harden as Maryanne Kinkade, Peter O'Toole as Glen, Chris Elliott as Ernie, Charlotte Rae as Vesta, and Ed Asner as Sidney.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Aaron Zigman, cinematography is by Robert Brinkmann, and it was produced by Michael Paseornek and Michael Campus.
Is Christmas Cottage worth watching?
Christmas Cottage holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 55 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, romance, and family, Christmas Cottage is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Christmas Cottage
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Cast of Christmas Cottage

Jared Padalecki
Thomas Kinkade

Marcia Gay Harden
Maryanne Kinkade

Peter O'Toole
Glen

Chris Elliott
Ernie

Charlotte Rae
Vesta

Ed Asner
Sidney

Aaron Ashmore
Pat Kinkade

Richard Burgi
Bill Kinkade

Geoffrey Lewis
Butch

Richard Moll
Big Jim

Kiersten Warren
Tanya

Jay Brazeau
Mr. Rosa
Christmas Cottage — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Christmas Cottage in United States?
Christmas Cottage is streaming on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Christmas Cottage on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel?
Yes — Christmas Cottage is currently available on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Christmas Cottage in?
Christmas Cottage is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Christmas Cottage?
Christmas Cottage runs 1 hours 36 minutes (96 minutes).
▸What is Christmas Cottage rated?
Christmas Cottage is rated PG. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 55 ratings.











