The Christmas Candle
2013, English. Directed by John Stephenson.
Believe the Miracle
Deep in the heart of the English countryside lies the enchanting village of Gladbury. Legend has it 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.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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The Christmas Candle is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, ViX Premium, and Angel Studios in India.
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Cast & crew
- John StephensonDirector
- Hans MathesonDavid Richmond
- Samantha BarksEmily Barstow
- Lesley ManvilleBea Haddington
- Sylvester McCoyEdward Haddington
- James CosmoHerbert Hopewell
- Susan BoyleEleanor Hopewell
- Barbara FlynnLady Camdon
- John HannahWilliam Barstow
- Jude WrightCharlie
- Emily ShewellOrphan Sarah
- James GreeneOld Man
- Beatrice CurnewAgnes Chumley
Details
- Released
- 22 November 2013
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Candace Lee, Eric Newman
- Box office
- $2.5M
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What The Christmas Candle is based on
The Christmas Candle is based on The Christmas Candle (2006) by Max Lucado, published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd.
2006
The Christmas Candle
By Max Lucado
Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd
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The Christmas Candle: quick answers
Is The Christmas Candle worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 45 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Christmas Candle?
The Christmas Candle runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does The Christmas Candle have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Christmas Candle. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Christmas Candle parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Christmas Candle is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Christmas Candle on?
The Christmas Candle is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, ViX Premium, and Angel Studios in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Christmas Candle?
If you liked The Christmas Candle, try A Veteran's Christmas, A Christmas Carol, Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace.
Who directed The Christmas Candle?
The Christmas Candle (2013) was directed by John Stephenson and stars Hans Matheson, Samantha Barks, Lesley Manville.
What is The Christmas Candle based on?
The Christmas Candle is based on The Christmas Candle (2006) by Max Lucado, published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd.