---
title: "A Country Christmas Story"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/a-country-christmas-story-2013"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 235494
imdb_id: "tt3076718"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 88
community_rating: 5.2
vote_count: 16
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# A Country Christmas Story (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/a-country-christmas-story-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "A Country Christmas Story" (2013).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No inventing/guessing (titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, box-office, etc.).
Constraint 3: Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown (no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Constraint 5: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Constraint 6: Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: A Country Christmas Story
Year: 2013
Release Date: 11/09/2013 (US)
Genre: TV Movie, Drama, Family
Runtime: 1h 28m
Plot: A starry-eyed young girl journeys from the mountains of Appalachia to the stage at Dollywood. She discovers the impact of African-Americans on the world of country music while competing in a country music competition for kids hosted by Dolly Parton herself.
Cast/Stars: Dolly Parton (musical icon and multiple Grammy Award winner), Brian McKnight (Grammy Award nominated R&B singer and producer), Desiree Ross (young Appalachian mountain girl).
Network: Lifetime Original Movie.
Drafting sentence 1 (No spoilers): A Country Christmas Story is a 2013 television movie categorized as a drama and family film.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Lifetime Movie Club Apple TV channel, Lifetime Movie Club Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Plex, Fandango At Home |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Eric Bross

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Dolly Parton** as *Dolly Parton*
- **Mary Kay Place** as *Sarah*
- **Desiree Ross** as *Grace*
- **Megyn Price** as *Jenny*
- **Steve Monroe** as *Sam*
- **Brian McKnight** as *Danny*
- **Ross McCall** as *Trev*
- **Preston Bailey** as *Billy*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch A Country Christmas Story online?
A Country Christmas Story is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Lifetime Movie Club Apple TV channel, Lifetime Movie Club Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is A Country Christmas Story worth watching?
A Country Christmas Story holds a community rating of 5.2/10 based on 16 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging TV Movie, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie A Country Christmas Story and when was it released?
A Country Christmas Story is a feature film with a runtime of 88 minutes. It was released in 2013. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed A Country Christmas Story?
A Country Christmas Story was directed by Eric Bross.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [A Country Christmas Story — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/235494)
- [A Country Christmas Story (TV Movie 2013) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3076718/fullcredits/)
- [A Country Christmas Story (2013)](https://www.themoviedb.org/)
- [A Country Christmas Story (2013) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/a-country-christmas-story/credits)
- [Watch A Country Christmas Story](https://www.mylifetime.com/)
- [A Christmas Story The Musical – Broadway Musical – 2013-2013 Tour](https://www.ibdb.com/)

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