Broadcasting Christmas
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The premise
Two news broadcasters who previously were in love fight for a position as a morning talk show host that they both want, ultimately finding what made them like each other so much in the first place.
How unusual is it?
More than most. Santa himself, an enemies-to-lovers arc and a second-chance romance push it well past the usual Hallmark template — the strangest 18% of everything we've logged.
Who’s in it
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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 36 to find more movies that do the same thing.
Setting2
Time & season4
Characters6
Romance7
Why we’d put this one on
Melissa Joan Hart and Dean Cain as rival news anchors gunning for the same morning-host chair, with old sparks getting in the way. That is a fun, recognizable pair to build a Christmas rom-com around, and Jackee Harry rounds out the newsroom. At weirdness 6 it leans into broadcast-world bickering and second-chance tension rather than anything truly strange. The 6 rating means it is a comfort-tier watch, not a heavy hitter, but if enemies-to-lovers behind a TV news desk is your lane, Hart and Cain have the easy banter to carry it. A solid pick for a low-effort December evening.
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.
Higher-rated than 20% of every rated Hallmark movie. The median is 6.4.
Where this one fits
The corners of the catalog Broadcasting Christmas belongs to — handy if you’re after more of the same.
- Best Hallmark Christmas MoviesIt is, of course, a Christmas movie.
- Hallmark New Year's MoviesRings in the new year.
- Hallmark Enemies-to-Lovers MoviesStarts with sparks of the wrong kind.
- Hallmark Second-Chance Romance MoviesA rekindled romance.
- Hallmark Baking & Cooking MoviesPlenty of time in the kitchen.
- Hallmark Big City MoviesA big-city backdrop.
Meet the characters
Who’s who before you press play. Nothing here gives the ending away.
Emily Morgan
LeadNews broadcaster
drivencompetitivewarmCharlie Fisher
Love interestNews broadcaster
Former love and rival for the host job
charmingcompetitivekindPatrice Montgomery
SupportingStation figure
Person at the station
polishedStanley Morgan
SupportingMorgan family
Emily's relative
warmRuth Morgan
SupportingMorgan family
Emily's relative
warmVeronika Daniels
SupportingStation colleague
Person at the station
Questions people ask about Broadcasting Christmas
Where can I watch Broadcasting Christmas?
Broadcasting Christmas is available via The Roku Channel, Hoopla, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.
How long is Broadcasting Christmas?
Broadcasting Christmas runs about 1 hour and 24 minutes, and was released in 2016.
Is Broadcasting Christmas a Christmas movie?
Yes. Broadcasting Christmas is a Hallmark Christmas movie, set during the holiday season.
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