---
title: "Charlie's Christmas Wish"
year: 2020
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/charlie-s-christmas-wish-2020"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 752916
imdb_id: "tt7776712"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 94
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 8
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Charlie's Christmas Wish (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/charlie-s-christmas-wish-2020

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Charlie's Christmas Wish
Year: 2020
Release Date: 11/02/2020 (GB)
Genres: Family and Drama
Runtime: 1h 34m
Director: Sue Ann Taylor
Cast: Aiden Turner, Toni Hudson, Vernon Wells, Lindsey McKeon
Plot:
Sgt. Major John Frost returns from his last deployment a month early for Christmas.
His wife, Jill, and son, Jimmy, are too busy to provide the anticipated welcome.
They adopted a little dog named Charlie while he was gone.
John finds solace with fellow vets at the Moose Lodge.
Charlie finds Hank, a retired Vietnam vet, who is homeless and has suffered a

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel | YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Plex | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Sue Ann Taylor

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Toni Hudson** as *Jill Frost*
- **Aiden Turner** as *John Frost*
- **Vernon Wells** as *Hank Wentworth*
- **Lindsey McKeon** as *Kate Libby*
- **Jay M. Brooks** as *Captain Jack*
- **Walker Mintz** as *Jimmy Frost*
- **Lindsay Bloom** as *Mayor Aurora*
- **Richard Tyson** as *Uncle Ron*
- **Tim Cavender** as *Santa Claus*
- **Mira Silverman** as *Charlie (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Charlie's Christmas Wish online?
Charlie's Christmas Wish is currently available to watch or stream on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Charlie's Christmas Wish worth watching?
Charlie's Christmas Wish holds a community rating of 5.9/10 based on 8 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Family, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Charlie's Christmas Wish and when was it released?
Charlie's Christmas Wish is a feature film with a runtime of 94 minutes. It was released in 2020. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Charlie's Christmas Wish?
Charlie's Christmas Wish was directed by Sue Ann Taylor.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Charlie's Christmas Wish — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/752916)
- [Charlie's Christmas Wish (2020) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/752916-charlie-s-christmas-wish/cast)
- [Charlie's Christmas Wish (2020) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7776712/)
- [Charlie's Christmas Wish (2020) - Sue Ann Taylor | Cast and ...](https://www.allmovie.com/movie/charlies-christmas-wish-am236576/cast-crew)
- [Where to Watch Charlie's Christmas Wish (2020) Online](https://watch.plex.tv/)
- [Dirk Benedict](https://www.wikiwand.com/)

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