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title: "The Heart of Christmas"
year: 2011
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-heart-of-christmas-2011"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 135682
imdb_id: "tt2094146"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 86
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 19
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Heart of Christmas (2011) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-heart-of-christmas-2011

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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[1] Title: The Heart of Christmas (2011). Release Date: 12/04/2011 (US). Genres: Drama, Family, TV Movie. Runtime: 1h 26m.
[2] Title/Year: The Heart of Christmas (TV Movie 2011).
[3] Synopsis: Told in flashback from Megan's perspective. Megan's commitment to faith and family is renewed after reading Julie Locke's blog. Julie kept an online journal after her 13-month-old Dax was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
[4] Rating: TV-G. Year: 2011. Runtime: 1h 30m. Genre: Holiday/Drama. Popcornmeter: 61%.
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | AMC+, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC Plus Apple TV channel | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Gary Wheeler

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Eric Jay Beck** as *Austin Locke*
- **Jeanne Neilson** as *Julie Locke*
- **Christopher Shone** as *Dax Locke*
- **Erin Bethea** as *Trish*
- **Burgess Jenkins** as *Walt*
- **Abby de Vos** as *Mary Kate*
- **Candace Cameron Bure** as *Megan*
- **George Newbern** as *Dr. Sandler*
- **Anita Renfroe** as *Theresa*
- **Karl T. Wright** as *Dr. Benson*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Heart of Christmas online?
The Heart of Christmas is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Heart of Christmas worth watching?
The Heart of Christmas holds a community rating of 6.2/10 based on 19 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Family for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Heart of Christmas and when was it released?
The Heart of Christmas is a feature film with a runtime of 86 minutes. It was released in 2011. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Heart of Christmas?
The Heart of Christmas was directed by Gary Wheeler.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Heart of Christmas — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/135682)
- [The Heart of Christmas (TV Movie 2011) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2094146/fullcredits/)
- [The Heart of Christmas (2011) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/135682-the-heart-of-christmas/cast)
- [The Heart of Christmas](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/)
- [The Heart of Christmas (2011) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-heart-of-christmas/credits)
- [The Heart of Christmas streaming: where to watch online?](https://www.justwatch.com/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*