One Magic Christmas

1985 Fantasy

The "magic" in One Magic Christmas is often (and surprisingly) of the "black" variety. Like Jimmy Stewart before her, worn-out wife and mother Mary Steenburgen wishes that she'd never been born. And like Stewart, Steenburgen is visited by a guardian angel, in this case the western-garbed Harry Dean Stanton. Instead of granting Steenburgen's wish, Stanton shows her what life would be like without Christmas--and that vision is as grim as anything you're ever likely to see in any Holiday film. Throughout the horrendous tragedies heaped upon Steenburgen, we are comforted in the knowledge that Stanton is working in concert with Steenburgen's young daughter. Steenburgen learns her lesson of course, but what a ride!

Director: Phillip Borsos

Starring: Harry Dean Stanton, Mary Steenburgen, Gary Basaraba, Arthur Hill, Elisabeth Harnois

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Awards

  • Best Achievement in Overall Sound

    Genie Awards (1986)

  • Exceptional Feature Film - Family Entertainment - Drama

    Young Artist Awards (1987)