Hope at Christmas
Seen it?2018 | 90 min | Family, Romance, TV Movie
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- A natural pick for people who start the Christmas movies early and people who like their stories with a little heart-flutter. Made to be watched with the tree lit. Fans of The Apartment or It's a Wonderful Life should feel right at home.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic, feel-good.
- The pace
- Lively and easy to follow, at 1 hr 30 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
- Skip it if you want something with an edge.
Sydney Ragsdale, recently divorced, decides to spend Christmas in a house she inherited with her young daughter. As Sydney begins to spend more time at the local bookstore, she meets a teacher, Mac, who also fills in for the town Santa. Mac tries to make Christmas wishes come true, and this year Sydney is at the top of his ‘nice’ list. As a new opportunity with the bookstore unfolds, Mac helps Sydney open herself up to life, love, and believing in the spirit of Christmas again.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alex Wright
- Scottie ThompsonSydney Ragsdale
- Ryan PaeveyMac
- Erica TremblayRayanne
- Colleen WintonBea
- Jan BosMayor Gray
- Juliana WimblesDiane
- Chris ShieldsLou
- Dakota GuppySarah
- Nelson WongKenny
- Katey HoffmanSusan