--- product_id: 9749555 title: "The Christmas Wish" price: "SAR 73" currency: SAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/9749555-the-christmas-wish store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # The Christmas Wish **Price:** SAR 73 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Christmas Wish - **How much does it cost?** SAR 73 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/9749555-the-christmas-wish) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description . Review: Hidden gem of a Christmas movie - I'd seen this years ago, and bought the DVD through desertcart in 2015. I'm coming back to offer an opinion, because I believe this film is just so good. Friends and family have never heard of it, but when they watch it, they love it. I was not initially prepared for the request for boxes of facial tissues, though. There's been repeat business, too. I suspect this movie will become a family tradition. Made for TV in 1998, and based on a New York Times bestseller of the same name, "The Christmas Wish" tells of 28-year old Will Martin, reared by his paternal grandparents, struggling during the Christmas season to understand his recently deceased grandfather, a man he thought he knew well. His efforts are on two fronts: trying to reconcile his grandfather's seemingly bumpkin business mentality with Will's big-city approach to business as he tries to overhaul the family business, and seeking an answer to a mystery discovered in his grandfather's journals, one which he's certain will unravel the family's opinion of their beloved patriarch. There are a few elements of this film that feel influenced by "It's A Wonderful Life", not the least of which is the family business, but it's a homage, not a copy cat. At times it also feels a bit like a prototype for Hallmark Christmas movies, but with less formula and more depth. In the end it is it's own work, and a soulful one at that. Neil Patrick Harris and Naomi Watts are marvelous in their roles. Ian Meltzer is scene-stealing and charming as bold little Justin. Beverly Archer was also well-cast as the abrasive moral compass of the company. The real joy, however, is seeing Debbie Reynolds' nuanced act as the quiet, thoughtful, soulful grandmother Ruth. It's one of her best performances, in my opinion. Review: This is Quality! - This is one of my favorite Christmas movies. It exemplifies what Christmas is supposed to be about. It is well written, performed well, and is uplifting and inspiring. There is a thread of romance through the story, but as others have written, the main storyline is a grandson coming home to take care of his grandfather's affairs after he dies. Grandpa had a real estate company and the grandson hires a manager to run it for him, but he clashes with loyal, long-time employees. His grandma is reading her husband's journals and sees repeated references of visits her husband made to someone named "Lillian", but there are no details. She asks her grandson, as his Christmas gift to her, to find out who "Lillian" is. He wants to get things wrapped up and get back to his real life, but between the problems in the real estate office , the mystery of Lillian, and his developing feelings for his grandpa's former secretary, he can't seem to pull himself away. Through it all, what they really learn is what the grandfather was all about. The ending took me by surprise the first time I watched it, and it continues to move me with each viewing. This is not "just another Christmas movie" with a syrupy storyline and a too-good-to-be-true ending. This is a quality production about a life well-lived. I wish it was still available new, as it makes a great Christmas gift. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 619 Reviews | | Format | DVD | | Genre | Kids & Family | | Number Of Discs | 1 | | Studio | CBS | | UPC | 798576428068 | ## Images ![The Christmas Wish - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41FZJXMKRpL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hidden gem of a Christmas movie *by W***D on December 28, 2020* I'd seen this years ago, and bought the DVD through Amazon in 2015. I'm coming back to offer an opinion, because I believe this film is just so good. Friends and family have never heard of it, but when they watch it, they love it. I was not initially prepared for the request for boxes of facial tissues, though. There's been repeat business, too. I suspect this movie will become a family tradition. Made for TV in 1998, and based on a New York Times bestseller of the same name, "The Christmas Wish" tells of 28-year old Will Martin, reared by his paternal grandparents, struggling during the Christmas season to understand his recently deceased grandfather, a man he thought he knew well. His efforts are on two fronts: trying to reconcile his grandfather's seemingly bumpkin business mentality with Will's big-city approach to business as he tries to overhaul the family business, and seeking an answer to a mystery discovered in his grandfather's journals, one which he's certain will unravel the family's opinion of their beloved patriarch. There are a few elements of this film that feel influenced by "It's A Wonderful Life", not the least of which is the family business, but it's a homage, not a copy cat. At times it also feels a bit like a prototype for Hallmark Christmas movies, but with less formula and more depth. In the end it is it's own work, and a soulful one at that. Neil Patrick Harris and Naomi Watts are marvelous in their roles. Ian Meltzer is scene-stealing and charming as bold little Justin. Beverly Archer was also well-cast as the abrasive moral compass of the company. The real joy, however, is seeing Debbie Reynolds' nuanced act as the quiet, thoughtful, soulful grandmother Ruth. It's one of her best performances, in my opinion. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is Quality! *by J***N on October 28, 2009* This is one of my favorite Christmas movies. It exemplifies what Christmas is supposed to be about. It is well written, performed well, and is uplifting and inspiring. There is a thread of romance through the story, but as others have written, the main storyline is a grandson coming home to take care of his grandfather's affairs after he dies. Grandpa had a real estate company and the grandson hires a manager to run it for him, but he clashes with loyal, long-time employees. His grandma is reading her husband's journals and sees repeated references of visits her husband made to someone named "Lillian", but there are no details. She asks her grandson, as his Christmas gift to her, to find out who "Lillian" is. He wants to get things wrapped up and get back to his real life, but between the problems in the real estate office , the mystery of Lillian, and his developing feelings for his grandpa's former secretary, he can't seem to pull himself away. Through it all, what they really learn is what the grandfather was all about. The ending took me by surprise the first time I watched it, and it continues to move me with each viewing. This is not "just another Christmas movie" with a syrupy storyline and a too-good-to-be-true ending. This is a quality production about a life well-lived. I wish it was still available new, as it makes a great Christmas gift. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great movie, The Christmas Wish with Debbie Reynolds, Neil Patrick Harris, and Naomi Watts *by V***I on October 28, 2025* Unsure when I ordered about the quality of the DVD being from 1998, but the sound, picture are excellent. Great nostalgia movie. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/9749555-the-christmas-wish](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/9749555-the-christmas-wish) --- *Product available on Desertcart Saudi Arabia* *Store origin: SA* *Last updated: 2026-08-14*