Christmas Scavenger Hunt

Name: Christmas Scavenger Hunt
Genre: Christmas, Small Town, Second Chance Romance, Cute Kid, Santa Appears
Released: 2019-01-01
Duration: 1 h 22 min
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Kim Shaw, Kevin McGarry, Tom Arnold, Kathryn Kohut, Greg Ellwand

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The premise

When Belinda heads back to her hometown for the holidays, she teams up with her ex-boyfriend for the annual Christmas scavenger hunt and things get complicated.

Themes:Second chances Community preservation Honesty in relationships The true meaning of success

How unusual is it?

Middle of the road, with a twist — Santa himself and a second-chance romance keep it from being totally by-the-book.

Who’s in it

Our Girl

Kim Shaw

as Belinda

Our Guy

Kevin McGarry

as Dustin

Alongside them

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Behind the camera

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Directed by

Marita Grabiak

Written by

Wait, what?

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

The town has a 'reigning champion' of a scavenger hunt as if it were a professional sport.
A heated debate about the existence of the Yeti/Bigfoot as a formative high school memory.
The protagonist's father is dating a woman who makes 'fire-crackling chili' that seems to be the town's primary currency.

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 40 to find more movies that do the same thing.

How it all plays out

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Full story (spoilers)

Belinda Phillips is a successful real estate developer in the city, poised for a junior partnership if she can close a deal to acquire a property in her hometown of Deerfield. Upon arriving, she discovers the property is the Textile Heritage Mill and Museum, which is managed by her high school sweetheart, Dustin Cooper. The two have a tense reunion at a local garage, where Belinda learns Dustin never left town. Her best friend Faith rigs the town's annual Christmas Scavenger Hunt so that Belinda and Dustin are paired together, forcing them to spend the day completing ten festive tasks. Throughout the hunt, they cut down a tree for a wealthy recluse named James Brogue, build a snowman, and visit Santa. During these activities, Dustin reveals the truth about why he broke his promise to go to college with her: his father lost his job, and he stayed to support his family. This revelation softens Belinda's heart, even as she struggles with the guilt of her secret mission to sell the museum. The conflict intensifies when Belinda's city boyfriend, Logan, arrives. Logan is hyper-focused on work and clearly out of place in the small-town setting. The scavenger hunt concludes with a karaoke duet, after which James Brogue, moved by Belinda and Dustin's earlier act of kindness, announces he will donate the funds to save the museum from redevelopment. Realizing her values have shifted, Belinda breaks up with Logan, who admits he belongs in the city. Belinda and Dustin reconcile, and Dustin gives her a locket with a picture of the two of them, signaling a new beginning in their old home.

Beat by beat

Opening
Belinda is assigned to acquire the Deerfield museum for redevelopment, a deal that would secure her a junior partnership.
Inciting Incident
Belinda returns home and is paired with her ex-boyfriend Dustin for the town's mandatory-feeling Christmas Scavenger Hunt.
Midpoint
Dustin reveals he stayed in Deerfield to support his family, not because he wanted to break his promise to Belinda.
Complication
Belinda's city boyfriend Logan arrives, creating a stark contrast between her city life and her hometown roots.
Climax
James Brogue announces a massive donation to save the museum, rendering Belinda's corporate mission moot.
Resolution
Belinda breaks up with Logan and chooses to stay in Deerfield with Dustin.

40 tropes in one movie

We counted 40 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 27% of every rated Hallmark movie. The median is 6.4.

Where this one fits

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

BINGOThe old Yeti debate resurfacesA quiet moment under string lightsA local business is savedThe leads clash over their jobsA character is hiding a secretThe two leads are forced to work togetherA happy endingA long-distance relationshipA developer scouts the heritage mill museumA toast at a celebrationA cosy interior full of warm lightingThe story travels to another country★A heartfelt love confessionA character gives up the city for the small townThere is a contest or competitionA city colleague looks out of place in townA wealthy recluse needs a holiday favorSomeone races to catch the other before they leaveA first impression that turns out completely wrongA crafting or DIY sceneA shared errand turns into bondingA best friend who has all the answersSomeone inherits money or propertyPartners get assigned for the scavenger hunt

Hallmark Bingo

Your Christmas Scavenger Hunt card is dealt.

Twenty-four squares pulled from this movie’s own quirks — the cosy classics, a few only-in-this-one curveballs, and a couple of decoys. Mark them as you watch.

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Lines worth quoting

The lines that stuck with us — the ones you’ll be repeating after the credits roll.

“Still breaking promises, I see.”
— BelindaWhen she first encounters Dustin at the garage.
“You make time when it's important.”
— Belinda's BossDiscussing the importance of holiday traditions and work.
“I don't want to be the scrooge who sells everyone out.”
— BelindaConfiding in her father about her work assignment.

Meet the characters

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

Belinda Phillips
Lead
Real Estate Developer
AmbitiousSentimentalCompetitive
Dustin Cooper
Love interest
Director of Operations for the Textile Heritage Mill
Ex-boyfriend and scavenger hunt partner
LoyalHandyCommunity-oriented
Logan
Supporting
Lawyer
Current boyfriend from the city
WorkaholicOut of placeDismissive
Carl Phillips
Supporting
Town Official / Chili Enthusiast
Father
JovialObservantKind
James Brogue
Supporting
Retired Oil Businessman
Town elder and benefactor
ReclusiveWealthyGenerous

Questions people ask about Christmas Scavenger Hunt

Where can I watch Christmas Scavenger Hunt?

Christmas Scavenger Hunt is available via fuboTV, Philo, and Hallmark+ Amazon Channel. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.

How long is Christmas Scavenger Hunt?

Christmas Scavenger Hunt runs about 1 hour and 22 minutes, and was released in 2019.

Is Christmas Scavenger Hunt a Christmas movie?

Yes. Christmas Scavenger Hunt is a Hallmark Christmas movie, set during the holiday season.

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