Characters & Themes
The Christmas Wish (1998) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1998 · 78 mins · English
- Loading streaming availability…
- Directed by
- Ian Barry
- Starring
- Neil Patrick Harris, Naomi Watts, Debbie Reynolds, Alexander Zale, James Greene, Beverly Archer
After his grandfather dies, trader Will Martin returns home for the funeral. He feels out of step with the town’s Christmas preparations, but he’s there to modernize real‑estate business. While sorting his grandfather’s effects, Will and grandmother find a diary that reveals a romance with Lillian, prompting him to confront his past during holidays.
On this page (3)
Characters, themes & setting
The Christmas Wish (1998) Characters & Themes Coming Soon
The character, theme and setting guide of The Christmas Wish (1998) is not written yet. Request it to move it up the list, or read the full plot summary in the meantime.
If you liked this
Movies Like The Christmas Wish
Similar movies to The Christmas Wish: the same genre, themes or kind of story. Each one comes with its own plot summary, timeline and ending explained.
Project Christmas Wish
2020
A Christmas Wish
2019
A Merry Christmas Wish
2022
All I Want for Christmas
2007
Christmas Wishes & Mistletoe Kisses
2019
All I Want For Christmas
1991
Once Upon a Christmas Wish
2024
A Christmas Love
2020
The Christmas Gift
1986
A Christmas Movie Christmas
2019
This Christmas
2007
The Christmas Wife
1988
Every angle
The Christmas Wish (1998) Explained: Plot, Timeline & Characters
Everything about The Christmas Wish in one place: what happens in the plot summary, the timeline in chronological order, the characters and meaning. What's After the Movie adds the cast, box office and post-credit scenes.
- The Christmas Wish Plot Summary What happens, from the first scene to the last, every twist included.
- The Christmas Wish Timeline Every key event in chronological order, ideal for flashbacks and time jumps.
- The Christmas Wish on What's After the Movie Cast and crew, box office, post-credit scenes and more.
Coming soon on iOS and Android
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
Plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Catch up on any movie in minutes, save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when we launch. Your email stays private, always.
Learn more about the app