MOVIE REVIEW
Movie: Once Upon a Christmas Miracle
Network: Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Original Air Date: December 2, 2018
“Once Upon a Christmas Miracle” is based on a true story of Heather Krueger and Chris Dempsey. See details below! Plus, see the real-life Heather and Chris pictured below!
CAST:
Aimee Teegarden ... Heather Krueger
Brett Dalton ... Chris Dempsey
Cassandra Potenza ... Ashley Krueger
Nancy Sorel ... Kathy Krueger
Thom Zimerle ... Bill Krueger
Steve Bacic ... Jack
Lolita Davidovich ... Judy
Martin Roach ... Dr. Jenkins
Micheline Marchildon ... Rosa
Danika Frederick ... Sadie
Melissa Marie Elias ... Jennette
Beverly Ndukwu ... Nurse Rachel
Heidi Fielek ... Audrey
Darren Martens ... Andy
Ray Strachan ... Hotel Manager
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| Once Upon a Christmas Miracle is based on the true story of Chris Dempsey and Heather Krueger pictured here with Lolita Davidovich (middle) |
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| Once Upon a Christmas Miracle is based on the true story of Heather Krueger - pictured here |
PLOT:
Storyline via Hallmark: After receiving a medical diagnosis before the holidays, Heather Krueger discovers she is in urgent need of a life-saving liver transplant. Facing incredible odds against finding a donor, she’s shocked when a stranger, Chris Dempsey, volunteers to donate half his liver to her. As Heather and Chris get to know one another and their families before and after the transplant, they form a deep connection and begin to wonder if the closeness they feel goes beyond the special connection between organ donor and recipient. The two must decide if Chris’s selfless act is the beginning of a beautiful, true love story.
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*images via: Hallmark Crown Media Family Networks
Credit: ©2018 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Allen Fraser
Once Upon a Christmas Miracle is based on true story of Chris & Heather K. Dempsey. They're married in real life. Chris donors his liver to Heather & she donors her heart to him. I’m reading their stories on the articles.
ReplyDeleteAimee Teegarden will be on Home & Family with real life Chris & Heather Dempsey tomorrow morning.
This sounds like it's going to be a good movie! That was such a selfless act to give part of his liver, and it's based on a true story!
ReplyDeleteReal life couple Heather Krueger & Chris Dempsey = Heather & Chris Dempsey will be on Home & Fa,ily tomorrow morning, an inspired based on true story for the movie called; "Once Upon a Christmas Miracle."
ReplyDeleteThey separate interview with Aimee Teegarden
This should have been the Hallmark Hall of Fame movie for the year!! It is really touching and real.
ReplyDeleteWhat a special movie this is! Such great actors. Would love to see more of Brett Dalton and Aimee Teegarden in Hallmark! The plot and storyline was definitely gold. I enjoyed watching the real life Heather Krueger and Chris Dempsey's interview on Home & Family. This one is definitely one of my favorite new Christmas movies this year.
ReplyDeleteThis movie is definitely one of my favorites this year especially since I found out it was a true story!! What a selfless, loving, amazing act of kindness that just moved my heart so much. I hope we see much more of this beautiful couple in future Hallmark films!!
ReplyDeleteBest Hallmark movie ever and I have many favorites. I have watched this more than once. Knowing that it was inspired by a true story was also wonderful. Brett Dalton and Aimee Teegarden were such great actors! Thank you Hallmark.
ReplyDeleteBest Hallmark ever. Brett Dalton and Aimee Teegarden were amazing! Knowing the movie was inspired by a true story was also touching!! Great job Hallmark.
ReplyDeleteWonderful heartfelt ♥️ movie ! Nice to know there a still selfless people in this world!
ReplyDeleteI was touched and moved by this movie. It is one of the best movies Hallmark has made. I have several Christmas favorites and this movie will be among them. The acting and script were outstanding. Five stars!!!!
ReplyDeleteI loved this movie, too.
DeleteDid anyone else notice that the writers included a 'connection' scene for Heather and Chris while waiting for his drink? This was before the donor situation was presented.
I love this movie. Very sweet and touching.:)
ReplyDeleteSiince I'm currently waiting for a kidney transplant, this true life movie has helped me believe in the human spirit and kindness. Thank you to Hallmark for bringing this story to everyone.. Best wishes to Heather and Chris.
ReplyDeleteOh... Bless your heart. I will be praying for you. I'm so glad this movie has uplifted your spirits and given you hope.
DeleteGod bless you!
This is such a special movie! I wish Hallmark would make more of these instead of, well you know. -Maria
ReplyDeleteMaria, I've noticed that you're watching some good older movies. You're making me want to pull out my dvd's instead of watching current movies! After seeing you mention "A Song for Christmas", I think I'm especially needing to watch a Kevin McGarry movie because he's such a cutie patootie!!
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Thanks Jane. I own a lot of the older movies. Been growing my collection all year. :) -Maria
DeleteMaria, Me too! I agree, that is the way to go. You can enjoy all of your past favorites and not have to be bombarded with commercials or promos that go against your beliefs.
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