Christmas in the Air

Name: Christmas in the Air
Genre: Christmas, Small Town, Cute Kid, Santa Appears, Brief Acquaintances
Released: 2017-01-01
Duration: 1 h 24 min
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Catherine Bell, Eric Close, Ken Tremblett, Malcolm Stewart, Emily Holmes

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The premise

Struggling with his work-life balance, a widowed father-of-two enlists the help of a professional organizer for the holiday season.

How unusual is it?

Middle of the road, with a twist — Santa himself keeps it from being totally by-the-book.

Who’s in it

Our Guy

Eric Close

as Robert Trent

Our Girl

Catherine Bell

as Lydia Evans

Alongside them

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Behind the camera

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Directed by

Martin Wood

Written by

Janna King

Every trope, all in one place

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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.

Higher-rated than 28% of every rated Hallmark movie. The median is 6.4.

Where this one fits

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

BINGOA pep talk that changes everythingA happy endingA heart-to-heart on a porch or benchSomeone races to catch the other before they leaveA family reconcilesA shared errand turns into bondingA scenic spot becomes their meeting placeA change of heart by the final actA shared meal around a crowded tableA cosy interior full of warm lightingA prince, princess or royal appearsSomeone gets flustered during small talk★The town pulls together for one of its ownA widow or widowerA wise elder dispenses adviceThe leads start out at oddsSomeone decorates a Christmas treeThe leads kissA scene-stealing cute kidA meaningful look held a beat too longSomeone’s guard finally comes downA nervous voicemail goes unsentA calendar reminder raises the stakesA local business is saved

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Meet the characters

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

Robert Trent
Lead
Widowed father of two
busygrievingloving
Lydia Evans
Love interest
Professional organizer
Love interest
organizedwarmkind
George Trent
Supporting
Robert's child
Robert's son
sweet
Amelia Trent
Supporting
Robert's child
Robert's daughter
sweet
Thomas Trent
Supporting
Trent family
Robert's relative
family
Lawrence Hennessey
Supporting
Colleague
Person from Robert's work
business-minded

Questions people ask about Christmas in the Air

Where can I watch Christmas in the Air?

Christmas in the Air is available via Philo, Hallmark+ Amazon Channel, and Hallmark+ Apple TV channel. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.

How long is Christmas in the Air?

Christmas in the Air runs about 1 hour and 24 minutes, and was released in 2017.

Is Christmas in the Air a Christmas movie?

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

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