The Christmas Shoes
Two separate stories mesh - in the first, a young music teacher, Maggie Andrews, begins dying of a heart condition and her son Nathan tries to get a pair of Christmas shoes for her before she dies. In the second, lawyer Robert Layton and his wife Kate are slowly drifting apart and the matter comes to a head during Christmas when Kate takes over for Maggie for the school choir.
Where to watch The Christmas Shoes in United States
Can I watch The Christmas Shoes in United States? Yes — you can stream The Christmas Shoes in United States on Philo and AMC+ Amazon Channel.
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Where is The Christmas Shoes streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store |
| Canada | AMC+ Amazon Channel | — |
About The Christmas Shoes
The Christmas Shoes is a 2002 English-language drama and tv movie film directed by Andy Wolk. The cast is led by Rob Lowe, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Max Morrow. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel.
The Christmas Shoes was produced by Craig Anderson Productions and Beth Grossbard Productions and made in Canada and United States of America. It was released on December 1, 2002, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Andy Wolk
- Release date
- December 1, 2002
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
- Production
- Craig Anderson Productions, Beth Grossbard Productions
The Christmas Shoes cast & crew
The Christmas Shoes was directed by Andy Wolk.
The cast features Rob Lowe as Robert Layton, Kimberly Williams-Paisley as Maggie Andrews, Max Morrow as Nathan Andrews, Maria del Mar as Kate Layton, Hugh Thompson as Jack Andrews, and Dorian Harewood as Dalton Gregory.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Lawrence Shragge, cinematography is by John Berrie, and it was produced by Michael Mahoney and Beth Grossbard.
Is The Christmas Shoes worth watching?
The Christmas Shoes holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 56 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and tv movie, The Christmas Shoes is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Christmas Shoes
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Cast of The Christmas Shoes
Rob Lowe
Robert Layton
Kimberly Williams-Paisley
Maggie Andrews
Max Morrow
Nathan Andrews
Maria del Mar
Kate Layton
Hugh Thompson
Jack Andrews
Dorian Harewood
Dalton Gregory
Shirley Douglas
Ellen Layton
Amber Marshall
Lily
Geoff Herod
Young Adult Nathan
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The Christmas Shoes — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Christmas Shoes in United States?
The Christmas Shoes is streaming on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is The Christmas Shoes on Philo?
Yes — The Christmas Shoes is currently available on Philo in United States.
▸What language is The Christmas Shoes in?
The Christmas Shoes is originally in English, with audio tracks including Italian, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Christmas Shoes?
The Christmas Shoes runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is The Christmas Shoes rated?
The Christmas Shoes is rated NR. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 56 ratings.
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