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    A Godwink Christmas: Miracle of Love

    6.1/10 · 1,073 ratings·2021·1h 24m·Christmas·Weirdness 5/10
    A Godwink Christmas: Miracle of Love poster

    At a glance

    5/10

    Right on the Hallmark median

    What bumps it up: Other Supernatural, Miracle happens.

    Holiday
    Christmas
    Season
    Winter
    Setting
    Small Town
    Time period
    Contemporary
    Leads start as
    Complete Strangers
    Runtime
    1h 24m
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    The premise

    Brought together by community service, Eric and Joy find new purpose at Christmas. As they help a family rebuild their home, coincidences and a medical miracle lead them to believe in destiny.

    Themes:Divine InterventionFinding one's callingCommunity serviceMoving on from griefFate vs. Choice

    How unusual is it?

    Middle of the road, with a twist — supernatural twists and an actual miracle keep it from being totally by-the-book.

    Who’s in it

    Katherine Barrell headshot

    Our Girl

    Katherine Barrell

    as Joy Fickett

    Alberto Frezza headshot

    Our Guy

    Alberto Frezza

    as Eric Fellman

    Alongside them

    • Josh Ssettuba headshot
      Josh SsettubaAdam
    • Faith Wright headshot
      Faith WrightSadie
    • Christine Cattell headshot
      Christine CattellKatie Graber
    • Malcolm Stewart headshot
      Malcolm StewartDr. Louis Graber
    Show all 10 castShow fewer
    • Nelson Wong headshot
      Nelson WongAngelo
    • Linden Banks headshot
      Linden BanksGlenn Adams
    • Darien Martin headshot
      Darien MartinTony Romero
    • Lauren Akemi Bradley headshot
      Lauren Akemi BradleyEmily Romero

    Behind the camera

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    Directed by

    • Heather Hawthorn Doyle headshot
      Heather Hawthorn Doyle

    Written by

    • John Wierick headshot
      John Wierick
    • Jamie Pachino headshot
      Jamie Pachino
    • Squire D. Rushnell headshot
      Squire D. Rushnell
    • Louise DuArt headshot
      Louise DuArt

    Wait, what?

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

    • The heavy branding of 'Godwinks' as a specific theological phenomenon.
    • The medical advice of prescribing a daily hamburger and chocolate bar to treat anemia.
    • The extreme convenience of the surgeon attending a seminar for the exact rare injury the lead character sustains just hours later.
    • The 'medical' observation that the hero's heart rate only stabilizes when the heroine is in the room.

    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 32 to find more movies that do the same thing.

    Setting2

    🏘️Small Town🏥Hospital

    Time & season3

    ❄️Winter🎄Christmas🗓️Contemporary

    Premise2

    ✨Other Supernatural✨Supernatural

    Characters3

    🩺Lead: Doctor/Nurse✍️Love interest: Writer/Journalist👶Cute kid

    Conflict5

    🧭Self-Discovery💔Life/Death stakes💔Love triangle🗺️Long distance💔An ex returns

    Romance6

    💕Start as complete strangers💕First kiss: final scene only💓Instant attraction🔥Slow burn💗Love confession🎁Grand gesture

    Tone & quirks7

    🎬Light/Heartwarming🎵Musical element👨‍🍳Cooking scenes🧶Crafting scenes🎄Tree decorating💃Dance scene🎞️Montage

    How it ends4

    ⭐A miracle💋Ends with a kiss🏘️Stays in the small town🔄Career change

    How it all plays out

    Already seen it, or just can’t wait? Open this up for the whole story, ending included.

    Full story (spoilers)
    The film begins with Joy Fickett graduating early with a Master of Science in Nursing, intending to follow her late mother's footsteps by volunteering abroad. Meanwhile, Eric Fellman, a former divinity student who left the path to the pastorate to pursue news writing, is encouraged by his father to find his true calling. The two meet at the airport due to a car-service mix-up—both are heading to the 'Advent in Oshkosh' fellowship program. Under the mentorship of Katie and Dr. Louis Graber, Joy and Eric are tasked with helping the Romero family, who lost their home and all possessions in a fire. Joy works in the local clinic while Eric writes for the community newsletter. They bond over shared histories, discovering they both grew up in Columbus and attended the same church, a connection Katie labels a 'Godwink'—a divine coincidence. As they work on 'Operation Home for the Holidays' to furnish the Romeros' new house, Joy feels increasingly distant from her boyfriend Danny, who is busy planning their future without her input. The tension peaks when Joy realizes she has feelings for Eric but feels bound by her past with Danny. After the project is completed and the Romeros move in, Joy attempts to return to her life in Ohio but realizes she cannot ignore her feelings. She breaks up with Danny and attempts to return to Oshkosh. However, Eric is involved in a horrific accident when a snowplow's brake fails, crushing him. In a major 'Godwink,' Dr. Graber had just attended a seminar on a specific, rare surgical technique for liver ruptures that very afternoon. Joy returns to the hospital and stays by Eric's side; his vitals, which were failing, stabilize only when she is present. Eric makes a full recovery and is offered a writing job in Oshkosh. The film ends on Christmas morning with Joy's father visiting, and the couple celebrating their new life together, acknowledging the divine hand that brought them together.

    Beat by beat

    1. 1

      Opening

      Joy and Eric meet at the airport due to a car-service mix-up and realize they are both joining the same service fellowship.

    2. 2

      Inciting Incident

      The fellows meet the Romero family and commit to 'Operation Home for the Holidays' to turn a house into a home before Christmas.

    3. 3

      Midpoint

      Joy and Eric discover they share a childhood history in Columbus, strengthening their bond and the 'Godwink' theme.

    4. 4

      Rising Action

      Joy saves Emily Romero and her unborn baby by identifying a medical emergency, cementing her desire to stay in community nursing.

    5. 5

      Climax

      Eric is crushed by a snowplow; he is saved by Dr. Graber using a technique learned at a seminar he 'randomly' attended that day.

    6. 6

      Resolution

      Eric recovers and gets a local writing job, while Joy chooses to stay in Oshkosh with him rather than moving away with Danny.

    32 tropes in one movie

    We counted 32 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 6.1 vs every rated Hallmark moviemedian 6.4This movie · 6.145678

    Higher-rated than 25% of every rated Hallmark movie. The median is 6.4.

    Where this one fits

    The corners of the catalog A Godwink Christmas: Miracle of Love belongs to — handy if you’re after more of the same.

    A Godwink ChristmasPart of the 4-film A Godwink Christmas series.
    • 🎄Best Hallmark Christmas MoviesIt is, of course, a Christmas movie.
    • ✨Hallmark Supernatural MoviesHas a supernatural element.
    • 🧁Hallmark Baking & Cooking MoviesPlenty of time in the kitchen.
    • 🏘️Hallmark Small Town MoviesA classic small-town setting.

    Lines worth quoting

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

    • “Godwinks are always signs of hope.”
      — Narrator/KatieDefining the central theme of the movie.
    • “Patients don't care how much you know until they know how much you care.”
      — JoyQuoting her mother regarding her nursing philosophy.
    • “I believe this is what you call a Godwink.”
      — Dr. Louis GraberAfter realizing his 'random' seminar saved Eric's life.

    Meet the characters

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

    • Joy Fickett

      Lead

      Nurse Practitioner

      CompassionatePracticalGrievingIndecisive
    • Eric Fellman

      Love interest

      Writer

      Fellow volunteer and romantic interest

      IdealisticHandyObservantResilient
    • Dr. Louis Graber

      Supporting

      Surgeon

      Mentor

      SkepticalSkilledKind
    • Danny

      Supporting

      Real Estate/Construction

      Boyfriend from home

      PresumptiveStableCareer-focused

    Questions people ask about A Godwink Christmas: Miracle of Love

    Where can I watch A Godwink Christmas: Miracle of Love?

    A Godwink Christmas: Miracle of Love is available via fuboTV, YouTube TV, and Philo. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.

    How long is A Godwink Christmas: Miracle of Love?

    A Godwink Christmas: Miracle of Love runs about 1 hour and 24 minutes, and was released in 2021.

    Is A Godwink Christmas: Miracle of Love a Christmas movie?

    Yes. A Godwink Christmas: Miracle of Love is a Hallmark Christmas movie, set during the holiday season.

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