SummaryDeep in the heart of the English countryside lies the enchanting village of Gladbury. Legend has it that every 25 years an angel visits the village candlemaker and touches a single candle. Whoever lights this candle receives a miracle on Christmas Eve. But in 1890, at the dawn of the electric age, this centuries old legend may come to an end. Whe... Read More
Directed By:John Stephenson
Written By:Max Lucado, Candace Lee, Eric Newman
The Christmas Candle
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Generally Unfavorable
33
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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable
8% Positive
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46% Mixed
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Nov 21, 2013
63
Despite some fine production values, lovely photography and smart casting of a range of British stage and screen actors, The Christmas Candle can’t quite move beyond the weary metaphors. It has the feel of a slick television movie.
Nov 22, 2013
50
Ultimately, this throwback, made-for-TV-style film takes the easy way out in a cheesy climax, but its resolute quaintness may appeal to the kind of viewers who regard electricity as disturbingly newfangled.
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Oct 9, 2018
10
The Christmas Candle is a beautiful, well-acted film with lots of heart and timeless values. It stands tall as one of the best Christmas movies to come out in a long time, and I can't recommend it highly enough.
Sep 28, 2014
8
This is a charming and heartwarming family movie. The cinematography is good. It It has some twists and some humor, too. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed it and will get our own copy when it is released this fall.
Nov 21, 2013
40
Its hopelessly stodgy execution will test the patience of even the most enthusiastic audiences for faith-based films.
Nov 21, 2013
30
The whole thing is sentimental corn, which isn’t bad if it’s handled with conviction and sincerity. But the direction by John Stephenson (better known for special effects than directing) is resolutely stiff and hollow. That’s murder for a movie dealing with miracles.
Dec 12, 2013
20
A real Christmas miracle would cause every copy of this film to spontaneously burst into flames.
Nov 21, 2013
20
This odd Dickens-meets-Sunday-school movie is as artless as the setup is muddled.
Nov 23, 2013
7
Isle of Man provides a magical setting for a pleasant period piece celebrating the Magic of Christmas. As well, Susan Boyle provides the voice of an angel for the movie's theme song, Miracle Hymn.
Apr 30, 2022
5
This is a somewhat **** tale of a young minister who moves to a negligible town in Edwardian England. Supposedly a special candle appears each Christmas that can make wishes come true. Ho humbug.
Production Company:
- Pinewood Studios
- Big Book Media
- Impact Productions
Release Date:Nov 22, 2013
Duration:1 h 40 m
Rating:PG
Awards
Irina Palm d'Or
• 2 Nominations
