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    A Royal Corgi Christmas

    5.7/10 · 1,018 ratings·2022·1h 24m·Christmas·Weirdness 6/10
    A Royal Corgi Christmas poster

    At a glance

    6/10

    Noticeably offbeat

    What bumps it up: Royalty.

    Holiday
    Christmas
    Season
    Winter
    Setting
    Royal/Estate
    Time period
    Contemporary
    Leads start as
    Complete Strangers
    Runtime
    1h 24m
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    Where to watch

    🇺🇸United States17 ways

    Stream

    • fuboTV
    • YouTube TV
    • Philo
    • Hallmark+ Amazon Channel
    • Hallmark+ Apple TV Channel
    • Hallmark TV Amazon Channel

    Free

    • Hoopla

    Rent

    • Amazon Video
    • Apple TV Store
    • Google Play Movies
    • YouTube
    • Fandango At Home

    Buy

    • Amazon Video
    • Apple TV Store
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    • YouTube
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    🇨🇦Canada4 ways

    Stream

    • Crave Amazon Channel

    Free

    • Crave
    • Global TV
    • Noovo

    Via JustWatch · can change anytime.

    The premise

    To win his mother's love, Prince Edmond gives her a corgi and hires Cecily, a dog trainer. Edmond and Cecily bond over the dog, and discover that love can grow in unexpected places.

    Themes:Forging one's own pathThe burden of royal expectationsAnimal rescue and rehabilitationTrust vs. Pedigree

    How unusual is it?

    More than most. Royalty pushes it well past the usual Hallmark template — the strangest 18% of everything we've logged.

    A rare specific

    Tap to find the other Hallmark movies that share it.

    • Dog Trainer as the lead1 of only 2

    Who’s in it

    Hunter King headshot

    Our Girl

    Hunter King

    as Cecily

    Jordan Renzo headshot

    Our Guy

    Jordan Renzo

    as Prince Edmond

    Alongside them

    • Frank Smith headshot
      Frank SmithHobbs
    • Julie Lamberton headshot
      Julie LambertonPrincess Victoria
    • Susannah De Wrixon headshot
      Susannah De WrixonQueen Portia
    • Shane Lennon headshot
      Shane LennonCarrington
    Show all 10 castShow fewer
    • Sam McGovern headshot
      Sam McGovernJacob
    • Sharon Coade headshot
      Sharon CoadeLady Edgebury
    • Erin McGathy headshot
      Erin McGathyGwen
    • Aaron Kane headshot
      Aaron KanePeter

    Behind the camera

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    Directed by

    • Clare Niederpruem headshot
      Clare Niederpruem

    Written by

    • Erinne Dobson headshot
      Erinne Dobson
    • Erinne Dobson headshot
      Erinne Dobson

    Wait, what?

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

    • The central conflict revolves around a viral video called 'Puppygate'
    • The primary antagonist is a 'Royal Corgi Wrangler' who is a pedigree snob
    • The romantic lead describes dancing as 'fencing without the swords'
    • A high-stakes 'Corgi Darby' determines the prince's fitness for the throne

    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 34 to find more movies that do the same thing.

    Setting3

    🏰Royal/Estate📍Castle📍Other European

    Time & season3

    ❄️Winter🎄Christmas🗓️Contemporary

    Premise4

    ✨Other Secret👑Royalty🔒Hidden secret🏆Contest

    Characters7

    👥Lead: Other👑Love interest: Royal/Nobility👑Royal/Nobility🐕Dog👶Cute kid🐕Pet👥Celebrity

    Conflict3

    🤥Trust Issues🔀Multiple Stakes stakes🗺️Long distance

    Romance6

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

    Tone & quirks5

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

    How it ends3

    💋Ends with a kiss🔄Career change🤝Family reconciliation

    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)
    Prince Edmond, the 'playboy prince' of Comfrey, returns home for the holidays with a surprise gift for Queen Portia: an untrained corgi named Mistletoe that he won in a card game. During a royal luncheon, Mistletoe causes a chaotic scene by destroying the buffet, an event captured on video and dubbed 'Puppygate' by the media. To save the royal family's reputation before the Christmas Ball, Edmond hires Cecily Bowman, a popular YouTube dog trainer who is looking for funding for her charity, Rover Rehab. Cecily insists that Edmond must be personally involved in the training, leading to a series of bonding sessions where Edmond begins to show a more responsible side. Meanwhile, a subplot involves Princess Victoria and the royal corgi wrangler, Alec Carrington, who are secretly dating. Alec is an elitist who refuses to train Mistletoe because the dog lacks a royal pedigree. As Cecily and Edmond grow closer, they share a romantic evening cooking 'Comfrey cottage pie' and dancing in a style Edmond describes as 'fencing without swords.' Edmond organizes a 'Corgi Darby' (race) for charity, which is a massive success and proves his potential as a leader. However, Alec discovers a research binder created by Cecily's manager, Jacob, which contains detailed notes on Edmond’s assets and preferences. Alec uses this to convince Edmond that Cecily is a gold-digger. Heartbroken, Edmond fires Cecily. Princess Victoria, realizing Alec's true nature, breaks up with him and encourages her brother to see the truth. At the Christmas Ball, Queen Portia announces that she is stepping down, but instead of naming Edmond, she names Victoria as the next monarch, a move Edmond secretly orchestrated. Edmond finds Cecily at the kennels, apologizes for his lack of trust, and explains that he has given up the crown to forge his own path. The film ends with the couple reconciled, planning a future that includes both royal duties and Brooklyn pizza.

    Beat by beat

    1. 1

      Opening

      Prince Edmond returns to Comfrey with Mistletoe, an untrained corgi, who promptly ruins a royal luncheon in a viral 'Puppygate' scandal.

    2. 2

      Inciting Incident

      Cecily Bowman is hired to train Mistletoe and Edmond, under the condition that the Prince must be present for all sessions.

    3. 3

      Midpoint

      Edmond and Cecily bond over a charity event at a foster home and a private dinner where they practice 'fencing-style' dancing.

    4. 4

      Rising Action

      Edmond organizes the first 'Corgi Darby,' raising significant funds for charity and winning back the public's favor.

    5. 5

      Climax

      Alec Carrington uses a research binder to frame Cecily as a grifter, leading Edmond to fire her just before the Christmas Ball.

    6. 6

      Resolution

      Victoria is named Queen; Edmond apologizes to Cecily, revealing he gave up the throne to be with her and pursue his own life.

    Did you know?

    A few things that make this one stand out once you stack it up against every other Hallmark movie.

    • It's the only Hallmark movie in the catalog where the featured pet is a corgi.

    34 tropes in one movie

    We counted 34 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 5.7 vs every rated Hallmark moviemedian 6.4This movie · 5.745678

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

    Where this one fits

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

    • 🎄Best Hallmark Christmas MoviesIt is, of course, a Christmas movie.
    • 👑Hallmark Royal Romance MoviesA crown gets involved.
    • 🐶Hallmark Dog & Pet MoviesA four-legged matchmaker.
    • 🧁Hallmark Baking & Cooking MoviesPlenty of time in the kitchen.

    Lines worth quoting

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

    • “I'm not trying to change the world here. Come on.”
      — Cecily BowmanDiscussing her dog charity on a talk show.
    • “It's just fencing without the swords.”
      — Prince EdmondExplaining his dancing style to Cecily.
    • “You are the future queen, after all.”
      — Alec CarringtonManipulating Victoria about her place in the succession.
    • “I'd be happy if, at the end of the day, I can get a slice of Brooklyn pizza with my person.”
      — Prince EdmondHis final romantic declaration to Cecily.

    Meet the characters

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

    • Cecily Bowman

      Lead

      YouTube Dog Trainer

      Love interest and trainer

      AmbitiousKindDirectAnimal-lover
    • Prince Edmond

      Love interest

      Crown Prince of Comfrey

      Client and romantic partner

      PlayboySentimentalSkilled FencerMisunderstood
    • Alec Carrington

      Antagonist

      Royal Corgi Wrangler

      Rival trainer and sister's ex-boyfriend

      ElitistJealousManipulative
    • Princess Victoria

      Supporting

      Princess / Future Queen

      Sister

      HardworkingDutifulSecretive

    Questions people ask about A Royal Corgi Christmas

    Where can I watch A Royal Corgi Christmas?

    A Royal Corgi Christmas is available via fuboTV, YouTube TV, and Philo. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.

    How long is A Royal Corgi Christmas?

    A Royal Corgi Christmas runs about 1 hour and 24 minutes, and was released in 2022.

    Is A Royal Corgi Christmas a Christmas movie?

    Yes. A Royal Corgi Christmas is a Hallmark Christmas movie, set during the holiday season.

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