An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas

November. 25,2016      PG
Rating:
6.7
Trailer Synopsis Cast

It's Christmas, 1955 in Daytona Beach, FL, and middle child Maryellen longs to stand out amidst the hustle and bustle of her big family. When Benji, a family friend afflicted with polio comes to stay with them, Maryellen is intent on making the holiday special. After her plans for a big celebration fall through, she discovers the best gifts are often simple, meaningful gestures of friendship.

Alyvia Alyn Lind as  Maryellen Larkin
Mary McCormack as  Kay Larkin
Madison Lawlor as  Joan Larkin
Maxwell Acee Donovan as  Davy Fenstermacher
Samuel Faraci as  Benji
Jessica Belkin as  Carolyn Larkin
Alex MacNicoll as  Jarry Ross
Noelle E Parker as  Beverly Larkin

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Reviews

Karry
2016/11/25

Best movie of this year hands down!

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Hellen
2016/11/26

I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much

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Nayan Gough
2016/11/27

A great movie, one of the best of this year. There was a bit of confusion at one point in the plot, but nothing serious.

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Curt
2016/11/28

Watching it is like watching the spectacle of a class clown at their best: you laugh at their jokes, instigate their defiance, and "ooooh" when they get in trouble.

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