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Thomas Kinkade's Christmas Cottage

Original title: Christmas Cottage
  • 20082008
  • PGPG
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
2.6K
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Christmas Cottage (2008)
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A look at the inspiration behind Thomas Kinkade's painting The Christmas Cottage, and how the artist was motivated to begin his career after discovering his mother was in danger of losing th... Read allA look at the inspiration behind Thomas Kinkade's painting The Christmas Cottage, and how the artist was motivated to begin his career after discovering his mother was in danger of losing their family home.A look at the inspiration behind Thomas Kinkade's painting The Christmas Cottage, and how the artist was motivated to begin his career after discovering his mother was in danger of losing their family home.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
2.6K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Michael Campus
  • Writer
    • Ken LaZebnik
  • Stars
    • Peter O'Toole
    • Jared Padalecki
    • Marcia Gay Harden
Top credits
  • Director
    • Michael Campus
  • Writer
    • Ken LaZebnik
  • Stars
    • Peter O'Toole
    • Jared Padalecki
    • Marcia Gay Harden
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 24User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
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  • Videos1

    Thomas Kinkade's Christmas Cottage aka "Thomas Kinkade's Home For Christmas"
    Trailer 1:34
    Thomas Kinkade's Christmas Cottage aka "Thomas Kinkade's Home For Christmas"

    Photos15

    Peter O'Toole and Marcia Gay Harden in Christmas Cottage (2008)
    Jared Padalecki in Christmas Cottage (2008)
    Marcia Gay Harden in Christmas Cottage (2008)
    Marcia Gay Harden and Jared Padalecki in Christmas Cottage (2008)
    Peter O'Toole and Jared Padalecki in Christmas Cottage (2008)
    Marcia Gay Harden in Christmas Cottage (2008)
    Jared Padalecki in Christmas Cottage (2008)
    Michael Campus and Thomas Kinkade in Christmas Cottage (2008)
    Christmas Cottage (2008)
    Christmas Cottage (2008)
    Richard Burgi, Geoffrey Lewis, Richard Moll, Kiersten Warren, and David Bortolucci in Christmas Cottage (2008)
    Kiersten Warren and David Bortolucci in Christmas Cottage (2008)

    Top cast

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    Peter O'Toole
    Peter O'Toole
    • Glen Wesmanas Glen Wesman
    Jared Padalecki
    Jared Padalecki
    • Thomas Kinkadeas Thomas Kinkade
    Marcia Gay Harden
    Marcia Gay Harden
    • Maryanne Kinkadeas Maryanne Kinkade
    Aaron Ashmore
    Aaron Ashmore
    • Pat Kinkadeas Pat Kinkade
    Richard Burgi
    Richard Burgi
    • Bill Kinkadeas Bill Kinkade
    Geoffrey Lewis
    Geoffrey Lewis
    • Butchas Butch
    Chris Elliott
    Chris Elliott
    • Ernieas Ernie
    • (as Chris Elliot)
    Richard Moll
    Richard Moll
    • Big Jimas Big Jim
    Kiersten Warren
    Kiersten Warren
    • Tanyaas Tanya
    Jay Brazeau
    Jay Brazeau
    • Mr. Rosaas Mr. Rosa
    Charlotte Rae
    Charlotte Rae
    • Vesta Furnissas Vesta Furniss
    Edward Asner
    Edward Asner
    • Sidneyas Sidney
    Tegan Moss
    Tegan Moss
    • Nanetteas Nanette
    Gina Holden
    Gina Holden
    • Hopeas Hope
    Malcolm Stewart
    Malcolm Stewart
    • Lloyd Gundersonas Lloyd Gunderson
    Gabrielle Rose
    Gabrielle Rose
    • Evelyn Gundersonas Evelyn Gunderson
    David Bortolucci
    David Bortolucci
    • Deuceas Deuce
    Andrew McNee
    Andrew McNee
    • Pastor Richardsonas Pastor Richardson
    • Director
      • Michael Campus
    • Writer
      • Ken LaZebnik
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In the scene where Thomas (Jared Padalecki) is crying, Peter O'Toole had to reel him in after the take because Jared couldn't stop crying. He told him, "Stop that. These are Thomas's tears, not Jared's."
    • Goofs
      Though set in 1977, in the bar scenes there is a draught beer pull for Bud Light, a beer not introduced until 1982.
    • Quotes

      Glen Wesman: It's the light, Thom, that's what lasts. The leaves are transient. They grow, turn green, turn red and die, but behind them the light lasts forever.

      Maryanne Kinkade: Glen, please, come sit down.

      Glen Wesman: [to Thom] Paint the light.

    • Crazy credits
      Inspired by true events
    • Connections
      References Match Game (1973)
    • Soundtracks
      My Hometown
      Written by Chuck Prophet and Aidan Hawken

      Performed by Aidan Hawken

    User reviews24

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Cliche ladien; yes - but not totally dull.
    The script has flimsy, predictable, cliche laiden stories and "character" developments that anyone can see miles away, but the cast seems to have fun. Even the Late Peter O'Toole manages to shout out a final big cliche ladien speech with some ...Peter O'Tooleness - which is always fun to watch.

    The first 5 minutes of the movie one can see the ending coming at that moment, however, the very moment Chis Elliot shows up on screen, that does tend to throw out some of that predictability. His presence does tend to liven up the film. Plus, the Kinkade sons father also tends to throw in a few Un-Hallmark like moments that confuse the heck out of me.

    Jo Bob Briggs says: you should watch this (only once though)
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    • Dec 17, 2021

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 11, 2008 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Latin
    • Also known as
      • Christmas Cottage
    • Filming locations
      • Fort Langley, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Sterling Media
      • Birch Grove Films
      • Firm Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $45,718
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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