

One Magic Christmas
Ginny Grainger, a young mother, rediscovers the joy and beauty of Christmas, thanks to the unshakable faith of her six-year-old daughter Abbie and Gideon, Ginny's very own guardian angel.
Where to watch One Magic Christmas in United States
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Where is One Magic Christmas streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Disney Plus | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | Sky Store, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Disney Plus | — |
| Spain | Disney Plus | — |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
| Japan | Disney Plus | — |
About One Magic Christmas
One Magic Christmas is a 1985 English-language family and fantasy film directed by Phillip Borsos. The cast is led by Mary Steenburgen, Gary Basaraba, Elisabeth Harnois. It has a runtime of 1h 28m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Disney Plus.
One Magic Christmas was produced by Walt Disney Pictures, Silver Screen Partners II, and Téléfilm Canada and made in Canada and United States of America. It was released on November 22, 1985, and carries a G certification. At the box office it grossed around $14 million worldwide.
- Director
- Phillip Borsos
- Writers
- Thomas Meehan, Phillip Borsos, Barry Healey
- Release date
- November 22, 1985
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
- Box office
- $14 million
- Production
- Walt Disney Pictures, Silver Screen Partners II, Téléfilm Canada
One Magic Christmas cast & crew
One Magic Christmas was directed by Phillip Borsos and written by Thomas Meehan, Phillip Borsos, and Barry Healey.
The cast features Mary Steenburgen as Ginny Grainger, Gary Basaraba as Jack Grainger, Elisabeth Harnois as Abbie Grainger, Arthur Hill as Caleb Grainger, Wayne Robson as Harry Dickens, and Jan Rubeš as Santa Claus.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michael Conway Baker, cinematography is by Frank Tidy, and it was produced by Peter O'Brian and Phillip Borsos.
Is One Magic Christmas worth watching?
One Magic Christmas holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 118 ratings, a more divisive family films.
At 1h 28m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy family and fantasy, One Magic Christmas is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch One Magic Christmas
In United States, you can stream One Magic Christmas on Disney Plus, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of One Magic Christmas

Mary Steenburgen
Ginny Grainger

Gary Basaraba
Jack Grainger

Elisabeth Harnois
Abbie Grainger

Arthur Hill
Caleb Grainger

Wayne Robson
Harry Dickens

Jan Rubeš
Santa Claus

Elias Koteas
Eddie
Robbie Magwood
Cal Grainger

Michelle Meyrink
Betty

Harry Dean Stanton
Gideon

Sarah Polley
Molly Monaghan

Graham Jarvis
Frank Crump
One Magic Christmas — FAQs
▸Where can I watch One Magic Christmas in United States?
One Magic Christmas is streaming on Disney Plus in United States.
▸Is One Magic Christmas on Disney Plus?
Yes — One Magic Christmas is currently available on Disney Plus in United States.
▸What language is One Magic Christmas in?
One Magic Christmas is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is One Magic Christmas?
One Magic Christmas runs 1 hours 28 minutes (88 minutes).
▸What is One Magic Christmas rated?
One Magic Christmas is rated G. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 118 ratings.











