Miracles are closer than you think.
With Christmas Eve just around the corner in bustling New York, five lonely and sad strangers find their lives inadvertently intersected.
Dennis
The film's tagline is: "Miracles are closer than you think."
The runtime is 96 minutes (1h 36m).
It was a co-production between: Canada, United States of America.
The film was directed by Chazz Palminteri.
The screenplay was written by David Hubbard.
The score was composed by Alan Menken.
Cinematography was handled by Russell Carpenter.
The film features a large ensemble cast of over 61 credited actors.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt0383534.
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Average
325 votes
Noel
Released
PG
English
Canada, United States of America
