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    Christmas for Keeps

    5.2/10 · 730 ratings·2021·1h 24m·Weirdness 3/10
    Christmas for Keeps poster

    At a glance

    3/10

    Mostly standard issue

    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
    • Google Play Movies
    • YouTube
    • Fandango At Home
    🇨🇦Canada3 ways

    Free

    • Hoopla

    Rent

    • Apple TV Store

    Buy

    • Apple TV Store
    🇬🇧United Kingdom1 way

    Stream

    • Hallmark TV Amazon Channel

    Via JustWatch · can change anytime.

    The premise

    At Christmastime, a close-knit group of childhood friends returns home after 10 years to take part in the celebration of life of their beloved high-school teacher.

    How unusual is it?

    Honestly? Not very — and that's the charm. It plays the hits, which is exactly the point for a cozy night in.

    A rare specific

    Tap to find the other Hallmark movies that share it.

    • Organizer leadThe only one

    Who’s in it

    Christa B. Allen headshot

    Our Girl

    Christa B. Allen

    as Avery Taylor

    Ryan Rottman headshot

    Our Guy

    Ryan Rottman

    as Ben Tillman

    Alongside them

    • Marielle Scott headshot
      Marielle ScottMia Reynolds
    • Cardi Wong headshot
      Cardi WongNoah Wong
    • Ashley Newbrough headshot
      Ashley NewbroughSarah Jones-Wong
    • Everick Golding headshot
      Everick GoldingJames Massey
    Show all 10 castShow fewer
    • Liza Huget headshot
      Liza HugetLillian Massey
    • Janet Kidder headshot
      Janet KidderPatricia Taylor
    • Scott Taylor headshot
      Scott TaylorLuke Taylor
    • Conor Wylie headshot
      Conor WylieChris Tillman

    Behind the camera

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    Directed by

    • Fred Gerber headshot
      Fred Gerber

    Written by

    • Nikki DeLoach headshot
      Nikki DeLoach
    • Megan McNulty headshot
      Megan McNulty

    How it stacks up

    Where this one’s rating lands against every other rated Hallmark movie.

    Rating 5.2 vs every rated Hallmark moviemedian 6.4This movie · 5.245678

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

    Meet the characters

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

    • Avery Taylor

      Lead

      Returning childhood friend

      warmreflectivecaring

    • Ben Tillman

      Love interest

      Avery's childhood friend

      Love interest

      kindgroundedsteadfast

    • Mia Reynolds

      Supporting

      Childhood friend

      Member of the friend group

      spirited

    • Noah Wong

      Supporting

      Childhood friend

      Member of the friend group

      warm

    • Patricia Taylor

      Supporting

      Family member

      Avery's relative

      loving

    • Chris Tillman

      Supporting

      Family member

      Ben's relative

    Questions people ask about Christmas for Keeps

    Where can I watch Christmas for Keeps?

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

    How long is Christmas for Keeps?

    Christmas for Keeps runs about 1 hour and 24 minutes, and was released in 2021.

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    Data and sources

    Curated by the Talking Hallmark team.·Last updated June 17, 2026.

    Sources:IMDb·TMDB·JustWatch

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