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    A Christmas for the Books

    5.2/10 · 1,087 ratings·2018·1h 30m·Weirdness 3/10
    A Christmas for the Books poster

    At a glance

    3/10

    Mostly standard issue

    Runtime
    1h 30m
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    Where to watch

    🇺🇸United States2 ways

    Stream

    • YouTube TV

    Free

    • Plex

    Via JustWatch · can change anytime.

    The premise

    A relationship expert is tasked with planning a Christmas gala in the hopes of landing her own TV show.

    How unusual is it?

    Honestly? Not very — and that's the charm. It plays the hits, which is exactly the point for a cozy night in.

    Who’s in it

    Chelsea Kane headshot

    Our Girl

    Chelsea Kane

    as Joanna Moret

    Drew Seeley headshot

    Our Guy

    Drew Seeley

    as Ted Domrose

    Alongside them

    • Chad Connell headshot
      Chad ConnellDel MacAllen
    • Gary Brennan headshot
      Gary BrennanGeorge MacAllen
    • Alanna LeVierge headshot
      Alanna LeViergeValerie
    • Mikael Conde headshot
      Mikael CondeCameron
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    • Nneka Elliott headshot
      Nneka ElliottSara Sheridan
    • Jodi Larratt headshot
      Jodi LarrattGoldie Turner
    • Bukola Ayoka headshot
      Bukola AyokaBarbara
    • Lawrie Carruthers headshot
      Lawrie CarruthersElaine Moret

    Behind the camera

    ShowHide

    Directed by

    • Letia Clouston headshot
      Letia Clouston

    Written by

    • Thommy Hutson headshot
      Thommy Hutson

    How it stacks up

    Where this one’s rating lands against every other rated Hallmark movie.

    Rating 5.2 vs every rated Hallmark moviemedian 6.4This movie · 5.245678

    Among the lower-rated Hallmark movies — the median is 6.4.

    Where this one fits

    The corners of the catalog A Christmas for the Books belongs to — handy if you’re after more of the same.

    • 🧁Hallmark Baking & Cooking MoviesPlenty of time in the kitchen.

    Meet the characters

    Who’s who before you press play. Nothing here gives the ending away.

    • Joanna Moret

      Lead

      Relationship expert

      drivenwarmperceptive

    • Ted Domrose

      Love interest

      Man in Joanna's life

      Love interest

      charminggroundedkind

    • Del MacAllen

      Supporting

      MacAllen family

      Person connected to the gala

      family

    • George MacAllen

      Supporting

      MacAllen family

      Person connected to the gala

      family

    • Valerie

      Supporting

      Colleague

      Person from Joanna's work

      professional

    • Elaine Moret

      Supporting

      Moret family

      Joanna's relative

      warm

    Questions people ask about A Christmas for the Books

    Where can I watch A Christmas for the Books?

    A Christmas for the Books is available via YouTube TV and Plex. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.

    How long is A Christmas for the Books?

    A Christmas for the Books runs about 1 hour and 30 minutes, and was released in 2018.

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