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Operation Christmas

2016-11-20 · 84 min · ★ 6.2

TV Movie · Romance · Drama

As her new romance blossoms, a single mother, Olivia, is dismayed when her boyfriend, Scott, a military sergeant, is deployed right before Christmas. Determined to not let it ruin the holidays for her and her children they decide to give back to the struggling military families on his base and, as their efforts go viral, they are rewarded in ways they never imagined.

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Directors
David Weaver
Production companies
Storybox Entertainment, Hallmark Media, Lighthouse Pictures, Craig Anderson Productions
Countries
Canada, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Tricia HelferTricia HelferOlivia Young
Marc BlucasMarc BlucasSgt. Scott McGuigan
Lisa DuruptLisa DuruptHeather Young
Gabrielle RoseGabrielle RoseJill McGuigan
Jill TeedJill TeedKim Clark
Dee Jay JacksonDee Jay JacksonMr. Sweney
Barclay HopeBarclay HopeGeneral Holt
Megan CharpentierMegan CharpentierDanielle Roberts
Brendon ZubBrendon ZubSara's Husband
Chelan SimmonsChelan SimmonsBecky Fowler

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