Storyline

Sharon and Dustin Holden (Olivia D'abo and Anthony Starke) were High School sweethearts. They went to the same college and graduate school together and earned everything they ever dreamed of: great kids, great jobs, and the loyal golden retriever, "Jerry" (Jon Voight). But before long, Sharons's career consumes her world. In an effort to rekindle the joyous family life they once shared, Dustin insists on taking a Christmas vacation to their old stomping grounds, Farthering Pines. When they arrive, they're greeted by Jack Carter (C. Thomas Howell), Robert Jones (Jonathan Silverman) and their families. Despite the festivities, Sharon just can't seem to pull herself away from her work. Frustrated in juggling both her family and work life, Sharon wonders aloud how life would be if she and Dustin did not have children. The next day she wakes up to find that her wish has come true and her children are nowhere to be seen! At first she enjoys this new version of her life, but upon seeing how happy the Jones and Carter families are, she recognizes this isn't the life she wants. Can Sharon find a way to get her family back? Will she realize the true meaning of Christmas? Will the Holden family reunite before the clock strikes midnight?—Crystal Sky Pictures

Plot Keywords

christmas in title, holiday in title, christmas season, christmas eve, christmas movie, christmas

Short Review

Typical holiday fare. I've seen Olivia d'Abo on TV on occasion and she can be a great actress when she wants to. This wasn't a good use of her talents. In this movie, she plays a mother juggling between her family and her career. Though she manages well, its hard work and she is wracked with exhaustion. And though she loves her family, she's very good and really happy with her job.One day she makes a wish of what life would be like without her family - yep, "It's A Wonderful Life" territory. The moral of the story is pretty obvious and good, but the acting is weak. It could have been given a better run-through.

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Streaming Service

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2. Vudu : [SD - Rent: 2.99] [HDX - Rent: 3.99]