

The Christmas Wish
1998, English. Directed by Ian Barry.
Returning to his home town after the death of the grandfather who raised him, slick and cynical Wall Street trader Will Martin feels decidedly out of place, and not at all in tune with the Christmas preparations being made by the local citizenry. But Will isn't really taking a sentimental journey at all: He's merely in town to modernize and streamline his family's real-estate company. While going through his grandfather's effects, Will and his grandmother come across the old man's diary--which reveals a lengthy relationship with a woman named Lillian.
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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- Released
- 6 December 1998
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Beth Polson
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The Christmas Wish runs 78 minutes (1h 18m).
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The Christmas Wish is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Christmas Wish on?
The Christmas Wish isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 December 1998. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Christmas Wish?
If you liked The Christmas Wish, try A Christmas Kiss, Hats Off to Christmas!, Rip Girls.
Who directed The Christmas Wish?
The Christmas Wish (1998) was directed by Ian Barry and stars Neil Patrick Harris, Debbie Reynolds, Naomi Watts.