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53% Critic Match
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
“Can a cast of holy terrors be turned into little angels in time for the annual Christmas play?”
5.3 / 10• 1983• 48m•PG• English
ComedyDramaFamilyTV Movie
Storyline
The Herdmans – Gladys, Claude, Imogene, Leroy, Ollie and Ralph – are undeniably the worst kids in the history of the world. They lie, steal, cheat, bully and overall terrorize their small community. But this Christmas, they’re taking over their local church Pageant – and they just might unwittingly teach a shocked little town the true meaning of Christmas.
Cast & Crew
Loretta Swit
Grace Bradley
Lead
Jackson Davies
Bob Bradley
Antony Holland
Reverend Hopkins
David Alexander
Charlie Bradley
Fairuza Balk
Beth Bradley
Ocean Hellman
Alice
Janet Wright
Helen Armstrong
TD
Teri Dean
Gladys Herdman
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. George Schaefer's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
