Battle of the Bulbs
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The premise
Bob Wallace makes sure to go all out every year on Christmas decorations so that he can have the brightest and most festive house in his neighborhood. This year, he notices that his new neighbor has put up an even brighter and more lavish display. The fight is on when they declare war for the best Christmas decoration display in the neighborhood. Stars Daniel Stern and Matt Frewer.
How unusual is it?
Mostly classic comfort-watch, give or take an enemies-to-lovers arc and a second-chance romance.
Who’s in it
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Every trope, all in one place
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Setting2
Time & season3
Romance6
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.
Among the lower-rated Hallmark movies — the median is 6.4.
Where this one fits
The corners of the catalog Battle of the Bulbs belongs to — handy if you’re after more of the same.
- Best Hallmark Christmas MoviesIt is, of course, a Christmas movie.
- Hallmark Enemies-to-Lovers MoviesStarts with sparks of the wrong kind.
- Hallmark Second-Chance Romance MoviesA rekindled romance.
- Hallmark Dog & Pet MoviesA four-legged matchmaker.
- 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.
Bob Wallace
LeadChristmas-decoration enthusiast
competitivefestivestubbornMindy Wallace
Love interestBob's wife
Spouse
patientwarmsensibleStu Jones
AntagonistBob's new neighbor
Rival in the decoration war
competitivebrashMary Jones
SupportingStu's wife
Neighbor's spouse
warmSusie Wallace
SupportingBob's child
Bob's daughter
sweetTim Wallace
SupportingBob's child
Bob's son
Questions people ask about Battle of the Bulbs
Where can I watch Battle of the Bulbs?
Battle of the Bulbs is available in the CA via Super Channel Plus. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.
How long is Battle of the Bulbs?
Battle of the Bulbs runs about 1 hour and 29 minutes, and was released in 2010.
Is Battle of the Bulbs a Christmas movie?
Yes. Battle of the Bulbs is a Hallmark Christmas movie, set during the holiday season.
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