Enchanted Christmas
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The premise
Young widow Laura Trudeau was a remarkable dancer. As a project manager she is tasked with renovating a lodge in her hometown and have it ready by Christmas Eve. She is stunned it's the lodge where she and her former love performed.
How unusual is it?
More than most. Santa himself, an actual miracle 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
You’ve seen this pairing before: Alexa PenaVega and Carlos PenaVega have made 7 Hallmark movies together.
Behind the camera
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Wait, what?
The quirks and curveballs that make this one a little weirder than your average Hallmark. No spoilers, promise.
- The protagonist's father uses a psychological tactic on a child by telling her a peer 'thinks she's better than you' to motivate her to dance.
- A recurring, oddly specific obsession with the quality of hotel hangers and soap as a metric for professional success.
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 43 to find more movies that do the same thing.
Setting2
Time & season3
Premise1
Characters10
Conflict6
Romance6
Tone & quirks8
How it all plays out
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Full story (spoilers)
Beat by beat
Opening
Laura is assigned to renovate the Enchanted Lodge in her hometown of Rosemont, Utah, with a strict Christmas Eve deadline.
Inciting Incident
Laura reunites with her ex-boyfriend and former dance partner, Ricardo, who is choreographing the lodge's anniversary show.
Midpoint
Ricardo's dance partner Taylor leaves for an audition, forcing Laura to step back into her dancing shoes to save the finale.
Complication
Laura's LA boyfriend Scott arrives and sabotages her career by lying to their boss about her performance.
Climax
Scott is fired for his dishonesty, and Laura is offered the GM position; Ricardo must choose between a world tour and staying with Laura.
Resolution
Ricardo stays, the couple performs a successful grand finale dance, and it finally snows in Rosemont.
43 tropes in one movie
We counted 43 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 22% of every rated Hallmark movie. The median is 6.4.
Where this one fits
The corners of the catalog Enchanted Christmas 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.
- Hallmark Single Parent MoviesA single parent finds love again.
- Hallmark Small Town MoviesA classic small-town setting.
Lines worth quoting
The lines that stuck with us — the ones you’ll be repeating after the credits roll.
“Santa is an expert people finder. The whole Nice List thing?”
— LauraReassuring her daughter that Santa can find them in Utah. “I didn't throw it at you. I threw it, but... you got in the way.”
— LauraDiscussing a past argument where she threw a Christmas ornament at Ricardo. “Doing good work makes you feel good. Remember that.”
— ManuelGiving advice to Ricardo about life and choices.
Meet the characters
Who’s who before you press play. Nothing here gives the ending away.
Laura Trudeau
LeadProject Manager / General Manager
HardworkingProtectiveTalented dancerPragmaticRicardo Archuleta
Love interestProfessional Dancer
Former dance partner and ex-boyfriend
CharmingPassionateNostalgicPatientScott
AntagonistProject Manager
Current boyfriend and coworker
AmbitiousDeceptiveCorporate-mindedNikki
SupportingStudent
Daughter
OptimisticCompetitiveDeterminedManuel
SupportingRetired / Grandfather
Father
TraditionalLovingWise
Questions people ask about Enchanted Christmas
Where can I watch Enchanted Christmas?
Enchanted Christmas is available via fuboTV, Philo, and Hallmark+ Amazon Channel. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.
How long is Enchanted Christmas?
Enchanted Christmas runs about 1 hour and 24 minutes, and was released in 2017.
Is Enchanted Christmas a Christmas movie?
Yes. Enchanted Christmas is a Hallmark Christmas movie, set during the holiday season.
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