---
title: "Christmas for a Dollar"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/christmas-for-a-dollar-2013"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 209284
imdb_id: "tt3003470"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 101
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 15
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Christmas for a Dollar (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

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

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | Fawesome | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | YouTube Free | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: John Lyde
- **Networks / Studios**: Covenant Communications, Mainstay Productions, Paulist Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Brian Krause** as *William Kamp*
- **Nancy Stafford** as *Mrs. Rathbone*
- **Danielle Chuchran** as *Verna Kamp*
- **James Gaisford** as *Warren Kamp*
- **Heather Beers** as *Miss Mayfield*
- **Jacob Buster** as *Norman Kamp*
- **Ruby Jones** as *Ruthie Kamp*
- **Ethan Hunt** as *Russell Kamp*
- **Melanie Stone** as *Helen*
- **Christopher Buster** as *Lenny*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Christmas for a Dollar online?
Christmas for a Dollar is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Christmas for a Dollar worth watching?
Christmas for a Dollar holds a community rating of 6.5/10 based on 15 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Family for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Christmas for a Dollar and when was it released?
Christmas for a Dollar is a feature film with a runtime of 101 minutes. It was released in 2013. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Christmas for a Dollar?
Christmas for a Dollar was directed by John Lyde.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Christmas for a Dollar — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/209284)
- [Christmas for a Dollar (2013) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3003470/fullcredits/)
- [Christmas for a Dollar (2013) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/209284-christmas-for-a-dollar/cast)
- [Christmas for a Dollar (2013) Cast & Crew | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/christmas-for-a-dollar/10131866/credits/)
- [Christmas for a Dollar(영화) 평점·IMDb 평점·후기·줄거리](https://ottrank.kr/)

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