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By Stephanie Myers
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Predictable but tame, heartwarming faith-based drama.
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The Great Turkey Town Miracle
What's the Story?
THE GREAT TURKEY TOWN MIRACLE is a faith-based drama that centers on Connor (Angus Benfield), a small-town DJ who finds himself without a job right before Thanksgiving. At a party, a friend mentions that there's an open position at the local shelter, The House of Hope. There Connor meets Ethan (Cameron Arnett), an unhoused man who tells Connor how The House of Hope helps people like him. Viewers also learn that Connor's wife died, and he's now a single parent raising two teenage daughters, who are supportive of his new job. He'll need every bit of that support when he finds out that his job includes procuring 4,000 turkeys for the Thanksgiving meal that the shelter provides every year. Connor tries many different ways to get the birds, but it seems hopeless. Ethan and Connor's co-worker, Connie (Jessica Rae), both try to encourage Connor, and he's urged to have faith. Will Connor's last-ditch prayer result in a Thanksgiving miracle?
Is It Any Good?
This feel-good drama is based loosely on real-life events, as well as the "loaves and fishes" story from the Bible. The storyline is predictable, and some of the subplots mesh awkwardly (or not at all) with the main story. Some of the acting feels forced, and Ethan's role as a quasi guardian angel for Connor plays into cinematic cliches. But, all of that said, The Great Turkey Town Miracle is still a heartwarming, family-friendly holiday flick with positive messages.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how The Great Turkey Town Miracle addresses the ideas of faith and belief. Do those things impact your decision-making? How do the people in Connor's life demonstrate their faith? How does it help him when he's struggling?
Have you faced a situation in which you felt unsure and lacked confidence? What did you do to overcome this feeling? What was the outcome?
How does the story show the importance of perseverance?
Movie Details
- In theaters : November 10, 2023
- On DVD or streaming : September 6, 2024
- Cast : Cameron Arnett , Angus Benfield , Sharon Oliphant
- Director : Angus Benfield
- Inclusion Information : Black Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : LAMA Entertainment
- Genre : Drama
- Topics : Faith ( Christianity ) , Holidays
- Character Strengths : Perseverance
- Run time : 89 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- MPAA explanation : some thematic elements
- Last updated : February 4, 2026
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