A Castle for Christmas
Seen it?2021 | 98 min | Comedy, Adventure
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and adventure fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
To escape a scandal, a bestselling author journeys to Scotland, where she falls in love with a castle -- and faces off with the grumpy duke who owns it.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
74% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 54K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mary Lambert
- Brooke ShieldsSophie
- Cary ElwesMyles
- Lee RossThomas
- Andi OshoMaisie
- Tina GrayHelen
- Eilidh LoanRhona
- Stephen OswaldAngus
- Vanessa GrasseLexi
- Desiree BurchClaire
- Anthony StrachanEamon