A Christmas Together with You

6.4/10 · 1,421 ratings20211h 24mChristmasWeirdness 4/10Bingo card

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The premise

During the Christmas season, Megan and her father-figure Frank head out on a road trip to find his long-lost love. Will Megan find the love of her life along the way ?

How unusual is it?

Middle of the road, with a twist — Santa himself and a second-chance romance keep it from being totally by-the-book.

Who’s in it

Behind the camera

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Wait, what?

The quirks and curveballs that make this one a little weirder than your average Hallmark. No spoilers, promise.

  • Steve's parents are literally named Mr. and Mrs. Claus and the father dresses as Santa constantly.
  • The plot hinges on a 'magical toaster' joke regarding Megan's ex-fiancé.
  • Frank's 'wooer' dialogue is unusually self-aware for the genre.

Every trope, all in one place

Here’s everything this one has going on, from the setting to the way it wraps up. Tap any of the 37 to find more movies that do the same thing.

How it all plays out

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Full story (spoilers)
The film opens with Megan working at her coffee shop in the wake of a broken engagement; ironically, the current day was her original wedding date. Her regular customer and close friend, Frank, shows her a 50-year-old photo of his first love, Claire Collins. Seeing Frank's lingering affection, Megan uses her investigative skills to track Claire to the town of Pinesville. Despite Frank's initial hesitation, Megan convinces him to join her on a road trip to find her. Upon arriving in Pinesville, Megan has a literal run-in with Steve, a stressed lodge owner who accidentally spills her coffee while distracted by a phone call. They later realize Steve owns the lodge where Megan and Frank are staying. As Frank and Megan search for Claire, they discover she is volunteering at a local retirement community. When Frank finally sees her, he panics and pretends he is there to visit a woman named 'Ethel.' Megan encourages Frank to 'woo' Claire properly, leading to a caroling session outside Claire's home. However, the plan backfires when the song 'I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm' triggers a painful memory for Claire, who accuses Frank of breaking her heart and refuses to see him. Frank eventually confesses to Megan that Claire's father had convinced him he wasn't good enough for her, leading Frank to join the army and abandon the relationship out of a misplaced sense of unworthiness. Parallel to Frank's story, Megan finds herself helping Steve with a veterans' luncheon after his caterer cancels. This experience reignites Megan's dormant passion for cooking, which she had set aside after her father's illness. Steve, a corporate hospitality executive from Dallas, begins to question his own career path while spending time with Megan. In a final attempt to make amends, Frank leaves a letter and a handmade engagement ring he crafted for Claire 50 years ago at her doorstep. As Megan and Frank prepare to leave town, they find Steve's lost dog, Max, on the road. Returning the dog leads to a final confrontation where Claire, having read the letter and seen the ring, realizes the truth behind Frank's departure. The two generations of lovers reconcile: Frank and Claire share a long-awaited dance, while Megan and Steve acknowledge their feelings, with Megan considering a permanent move to Pinesville to open a restaurant.

Beat by beat

  1. Opening

    Megan and Frank bond over their shared loneliness on Megan's would-be wedding day, leading Megan to find Frank's old flame, Claire, online.

  2. Inciting Incident

    Megan and Frank embark on a road trip to Pinesville, where Megan has a hostile meet-cute with Steve at a gas station.

  3. Midpoint

    Frank finds Claire at a retirement home but loses his nerve, pretending he is visiting someone else.

  4. Complication

    A caroling attempt goes wrong when Claire reveals Frank broke her heart, leading Frank to confess the truth about her father's interference.

  5. Climax

    Megan saves the veterans' luncheon by cooking the meal herself, while Frank leaves his handmade ring for Claire as a final goodbye.

  6. Resolution

    Claire intercepts Frank before he leaves town; they reconcile, and Megan decides to pursue her dream of owning a restaurant in Pinesville.

37 tropes in one movie

We counted 37 distinct Hallmark tropes packed into this one — a genuine greatest-hits reel.

How it stacks up

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

Rating 6.4 vs every rated Hallmark moviemedian 6.4This movie · 6.4567

Higher-rated than 46% of every rated Hallmark movie. The median is 6.4.

Where this one fits

The corners of the catalog A Christmas Together with You belongs to — handy if you’re after more of the same.

Lines worth quoting

The lines that stuck with us — the ones you’ll be repeating after the credits roll.

  • “If you were done with love you wouldn't be driving an old man hundreds of miles on the off-chance you might help him find a woman he hasn't seen in almost 50 years.”
    — FrankFrank encouraging Megan not to give up on romance after her breakup.
  • “I'm not the girl in the photo anymore.”
    — ClaireClaire explaining to Frank why she is hesitant to reconnect.
  • “Enclosed is a ring I made over 50 years ago... My mistake was believing him. It was the biggest regret of my life.”
    — FrankFrom the letter Frank leaves for Claire explaining why he left.

Meet the characters

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

  • Megan

    Lead

    Coffee Shop Owner / Aspiring Chef

    Kind-heartedDeterminedSelf-sacrificing
  • Frank

    Lead

    Retired Hardware Store Owner

    Close friend and mentor figure

    RomanticInsecureLoyal
  • Steve

    Love interest

    Lodge Owner / Hospitality Executive

    Love interest for Megan

    StressedProfessionalThoughtful
  • Claire

    Supporting

    Volunteer

    Frank's long-lost love

    ResilientGuardedGraceful

Questions people ask about A Christmas Together with You

Where can I watch A Christmas Together with You?

A Christmas Together with You is available via fuboTV, Philo, and Hallmark+ Amazon Channel. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.

How long is A Christmas Together with You?

A Christmas Together with You runs about 1 hour and 24 minutes, and was released in 2021.

Is A Christmas Together with You a Christmas movie?

Yes. A Christmas Together with You is a Hallmark Christmas movie, set during the holiday season.

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