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Silent Night / Peace on Earth

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This film is also one of my favorite Christmas movies of all time.

A German mother takes her son to the winter cabin to escape the violence of the Battle of the Bulge. A small group of Americans find their way to the cabin with a wounded soldier and are forced to leave their weapons outside. When Nazis arrive they believe an axe is a rifle and surrender to it. They also leave their weapons outside and all sit to a Christmas dinner no one had planned! Even enemies can become friends.

This is a perfect Family film, a great addition to any war collection, and a perfect addition to a Christmas collection.

If you liked this full length film, another film short you will enjoy is My Christmas Soldier.

I saw this movie on TV a long time ago and I always wanted to see it again. I found it at Amazon and bought it and I find it to be an instant 'classic'. The performances are real and the story unique yet believeable. Its a shame that a great movie like this doesn't get more attention. I thought there were two scenes in the movie that I didn't see on the DVD. I could be wrong, but maybe there is a unedited version out there somewhere? One scene I remember is where one German and one American soldier are outside talking about their lives before the war. And I thought at the end of the movie there was a follow up of what happened to each individual after the war. I may be crazy but I thought these two scenes were in the movie, but are not. Enjoy!

I saw this several years ago and liked it but forgot about it. I had the good fortune to catch it this past December on the Hallmark channel and just had to purchase it. The acting is very good and believeable and the story? Well let's just say it's one for the ages. My wife loved it and I know the rest of my family will also. It's amazing that a good, quality movie such as this does not get the recognition it deserves.

I saw this movie on television and knew that I had to purchase it for my mother. She grew up with her mom, my grandmother, singing "Silent Night" in German. There is a beautiful version of this song in the movie. The song, along with the very positive message of the movie is very worthwhile.

This could have easily been a hokey, unbelievable movie, but it's not. Every single actor in here is really good and there is enough drama and angst to make the characters believable. I strongly recommend, though maybe not for kids under 13 as there are some mild curse words and a bloody wound scene.

I'm often a little skeptical of Christmas movies because they often seem either meaningless or too sugary. This is an amazing movie! The acting is wonderful and the message is timeless. If I could have given it 10 stars I would have!

This movie will be a Christmas tradition in our home for years to come. What an unbelievable story of courage, love and sacrafice.

This is my favorite Christmas movie - it is not typical Christmas hype, just a great movie all in the family can enjoy together. It takes place during WWII, the Battle of the Bulge, when a mother (Linda Hamilton) flees with her son to safety and hides out in a small cabin in the wilderness to avoid being captured by the Nazi's. Soon there are both Americans and Germans invading her space to get out of the freezing cold and what transpires is captivating and moving. This all takes place during Christmas week. Highly recommended. I just ordered a several copies for gifts. Even the price is right.

This is a must see film of a mother and her son aiding injured American soldier and his buddies lost in a German forest during the closing days of World War II. When a group of German officers and soliders arrive on the scene, there are brief, but sharp conflicts that soon disappear on Christmas Eve. It is superbly produced film with excellent actors.

A highly recommended film that would be enjoyed during the holiday season.

I loved this movie. I first saw it on TV and was thrilled to be able to add this to my Christmas collection. (Thank you Amazon). I have always admired Linda Hamilton's work whether it's a "kick**s" character or the opposite end of the spectrum playing a very strong, loving and understanding German mother during World War II. I am not giving a long synopsis of the movie because since you are reading these reviews (prior to mine) you already know what the movie entails. This is just a short and sweet comment on a movie extremely well done and acted and one which will surely put you in the holiday spirit. A must see movie for the whole family. Enjoy!