Movie

Christmas Eve

★ 6.8(8)19861h 33m

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Good to know

Director: Stuart Cooper
Release date: 1986-12-22
Runtime: 1h 33m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Michael Filerman Productions

About Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve is a 1986 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Stuart Cooper, starring Loretta Young, Arthur Hill and Ron Leibman. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Christmas Eve in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Story of a well-to-do elderly woman, who befriends the homeless and volunteers her time with children, who learns she has an incurable illness and wants desperately to reunite her three grown grand children (who are scattered across the U.S. living their own lives), with their estranged father, her son. She hires a private detective to search for them so as to try to get everyone together on Christmas Eve.

Cast

Loretta Young

Amanda Kingsley

Arthur Hill

Andrew Kingsley

Ron Leibman

Morris Huffner

Trevor Howard

Maitland

Patrick Cassidy

Josh Kingsley

Charles Frank

Jamison

Season Hubley

Melissa

Kate Reid

Molly Gottchalk

Deborah Richter

Patti

Allan Royal

Grodin

Lisa Vidal

Maria

Wayne Best

Harley

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Christmas Eve in South Africa?+

Christmas Eve is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Christmas Eve on Netflix?+

Christmas Eve is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is Christmas Eve?+

Christmas Eve has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Who stars in Christmas Eve?+

Christmas Eve stars Loretta Young, Arthur Hill, Ron Leibman, Trevor Howard and Patrick Cassidy.

When did Christmas Eve come out?+

Christmas Eve is a 1986 movie directed by Stuart Cooper.

What genre is Christmas Eve?+

Christmas Eve is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed Christmas Eve?+

Christmas Eve was directed by Stuart Cooper.