It Nearly Wasn't Christmas
Feeling unneeded, a disillusioned Santa Claus (Charles Durning) quits Christmas. Through the selflessness of a little girl looking to reunite her parents for Christmas (and the help of his bumbling chief elf, Philpot (Bruce Vilanch), Santa and the child travel across America and Santa discovers that people really do need him and care about other people.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1989 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama, TV Movie |
| Director | Burt Brinckerhoff |
| Runtime | 100 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 2.5/10 (4 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
It Nearly Wasn't Christmas is an acquired taste at 2.5/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A classic from 1989. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
— MovieFinder Editorial
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