The Christmas Candle

Deep in the heart of the English countryside lies the enchanting village of Gladbury. Legend has it every 25 years an angel visits the village candlemaker and touches a single candle. Whoever lights this candle receives a miracle on Christmas Eve. But in 1890, at the dawn of the electric age, this centuries old legend may come to an end.

Cast

Hans Matheson

as David Richmond

Samantha Barks

as Emily Barstow

Lesley Manville

as Bea Haddington

Sylvester McCoy

as Edward Haddington

James Cosmo

as Herbert Hopewell

Susan Boyle

as Eleanor Hopewell

Barbara Flynn

as Lady Camdon

John Hannah

as William Barstow

Jude Wright

as Charlie

Emily Shewell

as Orphan Sarah

Reviews

TrentTX

This is a very satisfying Christmas movie. There are too many characters and a few confusing plot lines, but overall, viewers will not be disappointed. Hearing Susan Boyle's incredible voice is an added bonus. The final resolution will put everyone in a good mood and ready to spread some Christm...

r96sk

You know what, pretty good! Weird, but holds some charm. <em>'The Christmas Candle'</em> is rather religious-y, though I think it strikes a fine balance for the majority... until they deep dive into it with the ending admittedly, but as a full-blown atheist I can let it pass as it's a conclusion ...

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