Angel in the Family

5.8/10 · 630 ratings20042hChristmasWeirdness 7/10Bingo card

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The premise

An ailing widowed father and his two estranged daughters experience a miracle when their late matriarch returns to spend Christmas with them.

How unusual is it?

More than most. Angels/heaven, ghosts/spirits, an actual miracle and a second-chance romance push it well past the usual Hallmark template — the strangest 12% of everything we've logged.

Who’s in it

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Did you know?

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

  • At 2 hours it's a genuine epic by Hallmark standards — only about 58 of their movies run two hours or longer.

36 tropes in one movie

We counted 36 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 5.8 vs every rated Hallmark moviemedian 6.4This movie · 5.8567

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

Where this one fits

The corners of the catalog Angel in the Family belongs to — handy if you’re after more of the same.

Meet the characters

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

  • Beth

    Lead

    Estranged daughter

    caringconflictedloving
  • Lorraine

    Supporting

    Late matriarch who returns

    Beth's deceased mother

    lovingwisegentle
  • Buddy

    Supporting

    Widowed father

    Beth's father

    ailingstubborn
  • Sarah

    Supporting

    Sister

    Beth's sister

    estranged
  • Alex

    Supporting

    Family member

    Relative

  • David

    Supporting

    Family member

    Relative

Questions people ask about Angel in the Family

Where can I watch Angel in the Family?

Angel in the Family is available via UP Faith & Family Apple TV channel, UP Faith & Family Amazon Channel, and Xumo Play. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.

How long is Angel in the Family?

Angel in the Family runs about 2 hours, and was released in 2004.

Is Angel in the Family a Christmas movie?

Yes. Angel in the Family is a Hallmark Christmas movie, set during the holiday season.

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