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    Christmas in Tahoe

    6.3/10 · 1,444 ratings·2021·1h 23m·Christmas·Weirdness 3/10
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    At a glance

    3/10

    Mostly standard issue

    What bumps it up: Second chance romance.

    Holiday
    Christmas
    Season
    Winter
    Setting
    Resort/Vacation
    Time period
    Contemporary
    Leads start as
    Former Exes
    Runtime
    1h 23m
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    Where to watch

    🇺🇸United States17 ways

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    The premise

    Follows Claire, an aspiring talent booker, as feelings come back between her and her boyfriend after she asks him to be her big act at her family's hotel and casino, and realizes that they might need each other more than they remembered.

    Themes:Following your true passionFamily legacy vs. personal ambitionSecond chances in love and careerThe importance of home

    How unusual is it?

    Mostly classic comfort-watch, give or take a second-chance romance.

    Who’s in it

    Laura Osnes headshot

    Our Girl

    Laura Osnes

    as Claire Rhodes

    Kyle Selig headshot

    Our Guy

    Kyle Selig

    as Ryan Donaldson

    Alongside them

    • Pat Monahan headshot
      Pat MonahanJackson
    • George Lopez headshot
      George LopezOtis
    • Alex Gullason headshot
      Alex GullasonRicki Page
    • Rebecca Staab headshot
      Rebecca StaabDorothy Rhodes
    Show all 10 castShow fewer
    • Tom Butler headshot
      Tom ButlerTim Rhodes
    • Lynda Boyd headshot
      Lynda BoydJoyce Donaldson
    • Neil Webb headshot
      Neil WebbAlistair
    • Brandon Olds headshot
      Brandon OldsChaos

    Behind the camera

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    Directed by

    • Robert Lieberman headshot
      Robert Lieberman

    Written by

    • Nina Weinman headshot
      Nina Weinman
    • Zach Lewis headshot
      Zach Lewis
    • Stephanie Jackson headshot
      Stephanie Jackson

    Wait, what?

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

    • The 'Room Service Interloper' (RSI) protocol used to stalk celebrities in hotels
    • A recurring bagpipe player named Bert who offers to play 'Danny Boy' for Christmas
    • Faux fries made from seaweed
    • A plot point involving a llama being a 'federal crime' to sneak into a hotel
    • The lyrics to Jackson's song: 'Unfreeze this frozen lady / And put on them mittens, baby'

    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.

    Setting2

    🏝️Resort/Vacation🏨Inn/B&B

    Time & season3

    ❄️Winter🎄Christmas🗓️Contemporary

    Premise3

    ✨Other Secret🔒Hidden secret🏆Contest

    Characters6

    🏨Lead: Inn/Hotel Manager🎸Love interest: Musician👥Pop Star/Singer⏰Workaholic lead💘Matchmaking relative👥Celebrity

    Conflict4

    ⚖️Career vs Home/Family💼Career stakes🗺️Long distance💔An ex returns

    Romance6

    💕Start as former exes💕First kiss: late (final third)♻️Second chance🔥Slow burn💗Love confession🎁Grand gesture

    Tone & quirks7

    🎬Light/Heartwarming🎵Musical element👨‍🍳Cooking scenes🧶Crafting scenes🎄Tree decorating❄️Snow activities💃Dance scene

    How it ends3

    💋Ends with a kiss🏘️Stays in the small town🔄Career change

    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)
    Claire Rhodes is the dedicated manager of the Inn on the Lake in Tahoe, but she harbors dreams of becoming a major entertainment producer in Las Vegas. She is currently being recruited by Andre Hudson of Emperor Resorts, who is coming to see her Christmas Eve Variety Show as a final interview. The stakes are raised when her superstar headliner, Ashley Burns, cancels due to vocal nodules, causing other acts to drop out. Desperate to save the show and her career prospects, Claire encounters her ex-boyfriend Ryan Donaldson, the lead guitarist of the world-famous band Wild Lynx, who is home for the holidays. Ryan and Claire have a complicated history; she was the band's original manager until they fired her for a big-label representative, leading to their romantic breakup. Despite the tension, Ryan agrees to help Claire find new talent. Their search leads them to several unusual situations, including a 'Room Service Interloper' (RSI) mission where they pose as hotel staff to bypass a manager and book heartbroken comedian Ricki Page. They also take a road trip to Reno with their parents to recruit the a cappella group Inphonous. Throughout these adventures, Ryan reveals his own struggle: he wants to quit touring to focus on songwriting, a move that has caused a rift with his lead singer, Alistair. Meanwhile, Claire discovers that her assistant manager, Jackson, is a talented singer-songwriter who has been performing at open mic nights under the guise of 'dating.' As Christmas Eve approaches, the acrobat act Fleur Du Ciel cancels at the last minute for a Vegas gig. Ryan manages to reconcile with Alistair, and Wild Lynx agrees to headline the show as a favor to Claire. During the gala, Claire's father, Tim, expresses his pride in her and his desire for her to take over the family business, unaware of her Vegas plans. The show is a massive success, featuring Ricki Page, Inphonous, and a surprise performance by Jackson, who sings a quirky song about 'mittens.' Wild Lynx performs their hit 'Christmas Island' and a new song Ryan wrote. Andre Hudson offers Claire the Vegas job on the spot. However, moved by her father's offer to turn the Inn into a year-round music destination and her rekindled feelings for Ryan, Claire turns down the job. She decides to stay in Tahoe to build her own entertainment legacy. Ryan also decides to stay in Tahoe to write music, and the two share a romantic moment at the Wishing Tree, finally aligned in their dreams.

    Beat by beat

    1. 1

      Opening

      Claire is offered a dream job at Emperor Resorts in Las Vegas, contingent on the success of her upcoming Christmas Eve Variety Show.

    2. 2

      Inciting Incident

      Headliner Ashley Burns cancels due to vocal nodules, and the other acts follow suit, leaving Claire with an empty show.

    3. 3

      Midpoint

      Claire and her ex-boyfriend Ryan use a 'Room Service Interloper' ruse to book comedian Ricki Page and later travel to Reno to secure the a cappella group Inphonous.

    4. 4

      Climax

      The final replacement act cancels, but Ryan reconciles with his band Wild Lynx to headline the show, while Claire's father discovers her plans to leave for Vegas.

    5. 5

      Resolution

      The show is a triumph; Claire turns down the Las Vegas job to stay in Tahoe and transform the family resort into a music destination alongside Ryan.

    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 6.3 vs every rated Hallmark moviemedian 6.4This movie · 6.345678

    Higher-rated than 38% of every rated Hallmark movie. The median is 6.4.

    Where this one fits

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

    • 🎄Best Hallmark Christmas MoviesIt is, of course, a Christmas movie.
    • 🔄Hallmark Second-Chance Romance MoviesA rekindled romance.
    • 🧁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.

    • “Unfreeze this frozen lady / And put on them mittens, baby / I, I, I, I'm your mittens, baby.”
      — Jackson MonroePerforming his original song during the variety show.
    • “Yesterday somebody tried to sneak a llama— No, they didn't. But if they did that's a federal crime.”
      — OtisDiscussing hotel security with Claire.
    • “I managed to get pretty resourceful after I had to change up my career plans.”
      — Claire RhodesSnarking at Ryan about her life after the band fired her.
    • “Nothing says Christmas like Danny Boy.”
      — BertOffering his bagpipe services for the variety show.

    Meet the characters

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

    • Claire Rhodes

      Lead

      Hotel Manager and Event Producer

      AmbitiousResourcefulOrganizedResilient
    • Ryan Donaldson

      Love interest

      Lead Guitarist of Wild Lynx

      Ex-boyfriend and former client

      TalentedWeary of fameLoyalSentimental
    • Jackson Monroe

      Supporting

      Assistant Manager / Singer-Songwriter

      Colleague and friend

      SecretiveSupportiveMusically talented
    • Tim Rhodes

      Supporting

      Owner of The Inn on the Lake

      Father

      TraditionalProudFamily-oriented
    • Alistair

      Supporting

      Lead Singer of Wild Lynx

      Ryan's bandmate

      EgotisticalDemandingUltimately loyal

    Questions people ask about Christmas in Tahoe

    Where can I watch Christmas in Tahoe?

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

    How long is Christmas in Tahoe?

    Christmas in Tahoe runs about 1 hour and 23 minutes, and was released in 2021.

    Is Christmas in Tahoe a Christmas movie?

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

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