A Christmas Visitor

2006  NR  87 Minutes

In the small American town of New Chatham, Christmas is approaching for the Boyajian family. But father George (Emmy® and Golden Globe® nominee William Devane, Knots Landing), mother Carol (Emmy® nominee Meredith Baxter, Family Ties), and their daughter, Jean (Reagan Pasternak, Jailbait), have lost the desire to celebrate. Immersed in grief since the death of their son on Christmas Eve 1991, in the Persian Gulf War, George and Carol have forgone the familial comfort and pleasures of the holidays. But this year, George's annual visit to his son's grave has renewed faith in a heartsick father. Splitting logs for a Yule fire and retrieving old ornaments from the attic, George is determined to bring his family together. His wish comes true in ways none of them could have anticipated.

It begins when George picks up a young man named Matthew (Dean McDermott, Brian's Song), a hitchhiker presumably without a place to stay. Accepting the generous invitation to spend the night at George's house, Matthew also agrees to a well-intentioned charade: to pretend, for Carol's sake, that he knew their beloved son in the war. But once inside the warmth of the Boyajian home, settled around a festively decorated tree, Matthew has a few surprises in store for all of them—ones that will renew their faith in each other and in the extraordinary miracles of Christmas.

(Original Release Date 2002)

Member Reviews

3 members reviewed: A Christmas Visitor

- Richard and Linda D
Remembrance, of loved ones who have passed, is at the heart of this wonderful film. William Devane, seemingly locked in the past, cannot understand his wife and daughter (who have their own "issues" to contend with). There will be no spoilers in this review, but you won't want to miss any of the third act (always the best one, anyway). Enjoy!

- Rebecca S
I really lied the movie it was very touching and was one way to let people know not to let the spirit of Christmas ever be removed from their hearts.

- Laura M
Although the message of moving on after a loved has died was well portrayed. The idea of a loved one's spirit coming back is unBiblical and nothing short of witchcraft. It really does not belong on a Christian site.

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