The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
1983, English. Directed by George Schaefer.
Can a cast of holy terrors be turned into little angels in time for the annual Christmas play?
The Herdmans – Gladys, Claude, Imogene, Leroy, Ollie and Ralph – are undeniably the worst kids in the history of the world. They lie, steal, cheat, bully and overall terrorize their small community. But this Christmas, they’re taking over their local church Pageant – and they just might unwittingly teach a shocked little town the true meaning of Christmas.
- Runtime
- 0h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- George SchaeferDirector
- Loretta SwitGrace Bradley
- Jackson DaviesBob Bradley
- Antony HollandReverend Hopkins
- David AlexanderCharlie Bradley
- Fairuza BalkBeth Bradley
- Ocean HellmanAlice
- Janet WrightHelen Armstrong
- Teri DeanGladys Herdman
- Beau HeatonClaude Herdman
- Megan HuntImogene Herdman
- Jason MichasLeroy Herdman
- Shane PuntOllie Herdman
Details
- Released
- 5 December 1983
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
- Written by
- Barbara Robinson
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What The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is based on
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is based on The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, a 1971 children's book by Barbara Robinson, published by Harper.
Children's book · 1971
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
By Barbara Robinson
Published by Harper
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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever runs 48 minutes (0h 48m).
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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Best Christmas Pageant Ever on?
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 December 1983. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Best Christmas Pageant Ever?
If you liked The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, try Kristin's Christmas Past, Love the Coopers, A Veteran's Christmas.
Who directed The Best Christmas Pageant Ever?
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (1983) was directed by George Schaefer and stars Loretta Swit, Jackson Davies, Antony Holland.
What is The Best Christmas Pageant Ever based on?
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is based on The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, a 1971 children's book by Barbara Robinson, published by Harper.