I'm Not Ready for Christmas

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I'm Not Ready for Christmas
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Promotional poster of George Stults and Alicia Witt
Written byHanz Wasserburger
Story by
Directed by Sam Irvin
Starring
Theme music composerNick Soole
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerKimberly A. Ray
CinematographyTheo Angell
EditorBrian Brinkman
Running time84 minutes
Production companyHybrid/ Mayor Entertainment
Original release
Network Hallmark Channel
ReleaseNovember 14, 2015 (2015-11-14)

I'm Not Ready for Christmas is a 2015 American Christmas-themed made-for-television romantic drama film directed by Sam Irvin and starring Alicia Witt, George Stults, Brigid Brannagh, and Dan Lauria. Written by Hanz Wasserburger. The film premiered on the Hallmark Channel on November 14, 2015. [1] [2]

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Plot summary

Holly Nolan (Alicia Witt) a driven advertising executive, has her life turned upside down when she discovers that she can no longer lie. Holly is an aunt to 10 year old Anna who missed a very important Christmas recital where Anna was patiently waiting for her arrival. During the recital Anna sings a solo of We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Holly lied to Anna about why she could not make the recital. This resulted in Anna (Mia Bagley) making a wish to Santa Claus (Dan Lauria) Holly's career and love life become complicated when her lies begin to catch up with her, forcing her to judge between truth and what is right. [3]

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