It Nearly Wasn't Christmas
Feeling unneeded, a disillusioned Santa Claus (Charles Durning) quits Christmas. Through the selflessness of a little girl looking to reunite her parents for Christmas (and the help of his bumbling chief elf, Philpot (Bruce Vilanch), Santa and the child travel across America and Santa discovers that people really do need him and care about other people.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: It Nearly Wasn't Christmas
- Genres: Drama, TV Movie
- Release Date: 1989-12-01
- Runtime: 100 minutes
- Rating: 2.5/10 (4 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Osmond Entertainment
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.2047
- Languages:
Cast & Crew
Charles Durning
as Santa
Bruce Vilanch
as Philpot
Wayne Osmond
as Jeff Baxter
Risa Schiffman
as Jennifer Baxter
Annette Marin
as Laura Baxter
Beverly Rowland
as Mrs. Claus
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is It Nearly Wasn't Christmas?▼
It Nearly Wasn't Christmas is a Drama, TV Movie movie directed by . It was released on 1989-12-01.
Who are the main actors in It Nearly Wasn't Christmas?▼
The main cast includes Charles Durning, Bruce Vilanch, Wayne Osmond, Risa Schiffman, Annette Marin, .
Where can I watch It Nearly Wasn't Christmas online?▼
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Is It Nearly Wasn't Christmas based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of It Nearly Wasn't Christmas?▼
It Nearly Wasn't Christmas has an IMDb rating of 2.5/10 based on 4 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of It Nearly Wasn't Christmas?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for It Nearly Wasn't Christmas?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Osmond Entertainment. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was It Nearly Wasn't Christmas filmed?▼
It Nearly Wasn't Christmas was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is It Nearly Wasn't Christmas?▼
The total runtime of It Nearly Wasn't Christmas is 100 minutes.
Is It Nearly Wasn't Christmas suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to It Nearly Wasn't Christmas?▼
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