Christmas at Maxwell's

Dec 1, 2006

1h 34m

★ 4.3

A film about faith, love and the human spirit

Overview

A successful American family retreat to their summer home on the banks of Lake Erie to find meaning in life, illness, loss, and change this Christmas. With a successful career in the wine business, and two amazing children, what more can a family ask for. But this Christmas will change the Austin family forever with Suzie falling ill. With Andrew struggling over his wife's ill health and the children trying to find peace and solace on their own, only a miracle can help them through this Christmas.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Laufer Film

Christmas at Maxwell's Trailers

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Cast

Andrew Austin

Andrew May

Suzie Austin

Jack Hourigan

Chris Austin

Charlie May

Mary Austin

Julia May

Uncle Gus

Angus May

Rachel Henderson

Helen Welch

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