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title: "Once Upon a Christmas Miracle"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/once-upon-a-christmas-miracle-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 552004
imdb_id: "tt9087578"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 56
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Once Upon a Christmas Miracle (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/once-upon-a-christmas-miracle-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Once Upon a Christmas Miracle
Year: 2018
Release Date: 12/02/2018 (US)
Genres: Romance, Drama, TV Movie, Comedy
Runtime: 1h 30m
Plot: Heather Krueger was told she had less than a few months to live without a liver transplant. Chris Dempsey, a kind stranger, discovered he was a perfect match. They met, and their friendship developed into romance. The movie follows their journey over three Christmases. The story is based on a true story.
Director: Brian Herzlinger
Producers: Mark Roberts
Cast: Mario Lopez, Courtney Lopez, Shannon Brown, Tim Metzler, Brian McCartney, Dominic Lopez, Cleary Herzlinger, Shaniece Cole, Aria Denali, Alexander Cole Ballester
Studio: Paramount
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | fuboTV, Philo, Hallmark+ Amazon Channel, Hallmark+ Apple TV channel, Hallmark TV Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Hallmark TV Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Gary Yates
- **Networks / Studios**: The Cartel

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Brett Dalton** as *Chris Dempsey*
- **Aimee Teegarden** as *Heather Krueger*
- **Lolita Davidovich** as *Judy*
- **Steve Bacic** as *Jack*
- **Martin Roach** as *Dr. Jenkins*
- **Nancy Sorel** as *Kathy Krueger*
- **Cassandra Potenza** as *Ashley Krueger*
- **Beverly Ndukwu** as *Nurse Rachel*
- **Heidi Fielek** as *Audrey*
- **Danika Frederick** as *Sadie*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Once Upon a Christmas Miracle online?
Once Upon a Christmas Miracle is currently available to watch or stream on fuboTV, Philo, Hallmark+ Amazon Channel, Hallmark+ Apple TV channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Once Upon a Christmas Miracle worth watching?
Once Upon a Christmas Miracle holds a community rating of 6.6/10 based on 56 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Romance, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Once Upon a Christmas Miracle and when was it released?
Once Upon a Christmas Miracle is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 2018. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Once Upon a Christmas Miracle?
Once Upon a Christmas Miracle was directed by Gary Yates.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Once Upon a Christmas Miracle — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/552004)
- [Watch Once Upon a Christmas Wish | Prime Video](https://www.amazon.com/Once-Upon-Christmas-Brian-Herzlinger/dp/B0DF116Q66)
- [Best Movies Like Once Upon a Christmas](https://bestsimilar.com/movies/31148-once-upon-a-christmas)

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