The Christmas Candle
Believe the Miracle
2013 | 100m | English
Popularity: 1 (history)
| Director: | John Stephenson |
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| Writer: | Candace Lee, Max Lucado, Eric Newman |
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| Deep in the heart of the English countryside lies the enchanting village of Gladbury. Legend has it every 25 years an angel visits the village candlemaker and touches a single candle. Whoever lights this candle receives a miracle on Christmas Eve. But in 1890, at the dawn of the electric age, this centuries old legend may come to an end. | |
| Release Date: | Nov 22, 2013 |
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| Director: | John Stephenson |
| Writer: | Candace Lee, Max Lucado, Eric Newman |
| Genres: | Family, Drama |
| Keywords | angel, candle, miracle, village, christmas |
| Production Companies | Impact Productions LLC, Pinewood Studios, Big Book Media, EchoLight Studios |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $2,476,775
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Feb 01, 2025 (Update) Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Hans Matheson | David Richmond |
| Samantha Barks | Emily Barstow |
| Lesley Manville | Bea Haddington |
| Sylvester McCoy | Edward Haddington |
| James Cosmo | Herbert Hopewell |
| Susan Boyle | Eleanor Hopewell |
| Barbara Flynn | Lady Camdon |
| John Hannah | William Barstow |
| Jude Wright | Charlie |
| Emily Shewell | Orphan Sarah |
| James Greene | Old Man |
| Beatrice Curnew | Agnes Chumley |
| Nigel Betts | Dr. Clem |
| Anna Francolini | Mrs. Clem |
| Patricia England | Mrs. Chumley |
| Alice Bonifacio | Delilah Barber |
| Tessa Bell-Briggs | Widow Leonard |
| Grace Vallorani | Mrs. Finch |
| Karen Cogan | Mrs. Bickerton |
| Victoria Bewick | Ruth |
| Rachael Swift | Miss Foster |
| Victoria Emslie | Mrs. Haddington 1690 |
| Elizabeth Kinnear | The Angel |
| Sam Crane | Thomas Haddington |
| Liam Evans-Ford | Hardy Collins |
| Paul Leonard | Abner |
| Edward Gower | Mr. Finch |
| Tim Barlow | Oliver Barber |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| John Hubbard | Casting |
| Ros Hubbard | Casting |
| Peter Burgis | Foley Artist |
| Carolyn Cousins | Makeup Artist |
| Michelle Davidson Bell | Makeup Artist |
| Samantha Denyer | Makeup Artist |
| Holly Edwards | Makeup Artist |
| Sjaan Gillings | Makeup Artist |
| Tracey Lee | Makeup Artist |
| Judy Lovell | Makeup Artist |
| Kate May | Makeup Artist |
| Vicky Voller | Makeup Artist |
| Mark Appleby | ADR Mixer |
| Ben Desmond | Floor Runner |
| Candace Lee | Writer |
| John Stephenson | Director |
| Max Lucado | Author |
| Mike Brewster | Director of Photography |
| Emma E. Hickox | Editor |
| Tony Noble | Production Design |
| Keith Pain | Art Direction |
| Pam Downe | Costume Design |
| Eric Newman | Writer |
| Tim Atack | Original Music Composer |
| Luke Brown | Foley Recordist |
| Glen Gathard | Foley Mixer |
| Ian Tapp | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Andrew Caller | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Colin Nicolson | Production Sound Mixer |
| Rob Cameron | Set Decoration |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Robert Norris | Co-Producer |
| Hannah Leader | Producer |
| Tom Newman | Producer |
| Steve Christian | Executive Producer |
| Ivan Dunleavy | Executive Producer |
| Huw Penallt Jones | Executive Producer |
| Brian Lockhart | Executive Producer |
| Andre Relis | Producer |
| Shail Shah | Executive Producer |
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Popularity History
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| 2024 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 4 |
| 2024 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 4 |
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| 2025 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 1 |
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| 2025 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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This is a very satisfying Christmas movie. There are too many characters and a few confusing plot lines, but overall, viewers will not be disappointed. Hearing Susan Boyle's incredible voice is an added bonus. The final resolution will put everyone in a good mood and ready to spread some Christm ... as cheer.
You know what, pretty good! Weird, but holds some charm. <em>'The Christmas Candle'</em> is rather religious-y, though I think it strikes a fine balance for the majority... until they deep dive into it with the ending admittedly, but as a full-blown atheist I can let it pass as it's a conclusion ... that stills works in film terms to be fair. The cast are a nicely chosen bunch. Hans Matheson stands out most in the lead role, while James Cosmo supports ably - as do Lesley Manville, Sylvester McCoy and Samantha Barks. Interesting to see Susan Boyle appear in her acting debut, she's clearly not an actress though her performance is alright - a likeable onscreen presence, at worst.