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We Need a Little Christmas
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We Need a Little Christmas

2022-10-22 · 84 min · ★ 6.2

TV Movie · Comedy · Drama · Romance

Julie is adjusting to being a single mother to a grieving child while facing her first Christmas without her husband when she develops an unexpected friendship with her older neighbor Irene.

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Directors
Kevin Fair
Production companies
Old Films, Howard Braunstein Films, Kabinet
Countries
Canada, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Erica DuranceErica DuranceJulie
Patrick SabonguiPatrick SabonguiPeter
Lynn WhitfieldLynn WhitfieldIrene
Azriel DalmanAzriel DalmanGavin
Kate TwaKate TwaDiane
Kaitlyn Santa JuanaKaitlyn Santa JuanaNadine
Kareem MalcolmKareem MalcolmMiles
Alyssa BradyAlyssa BradyCamp Counselor

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