Christmas for a Dollar 2013

Overview

Christmas for a Dollar is a 2013 drama and family film directed by John Lyde. The movie is set in America during the Great Depression and follows the Kamp family as they navigate financial hardship. The family has struggled to cope since the untimely death of Mrs. Kamp nearly a year prior. The father is overwhelmed by medical bills resulting from his son Norman’s battle with polio. While the older children attempt to maintain the household, younger siblings Norman, a fan of Hopalong Cassidy, and the straight-talking Ruthie find the circumstances particularly difficult. Expecting a holiday without any presents, the family’s outlook begins to shift when their father, William, manages to collect a single dollar in coins to purchase Christmas gifts. The film stars Brian Krause, Nancy Stafford, and Danielle Chuchran, along with a cast that includes James Gaisford, Heather Beers, Jacob Buster, Ruby Jones, Melanie Stone, Skyler M. Day, and Abigail Scott. The production has a runtime of one hour and forty-one minutes and received a PG rating upon its release.