Engaging Father Christmas
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The premise
This Christmas promises to be the best of Miranda Chester's life. She has returned to the beautiful New England town of Carlton Heath, where last year she found love with Ian McAndrick, and she is among the family she never knew she had.
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
You’ve seen this pairing before: Erin Krakow and Niall Matter have made 3 Hallmark movies together.
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Every trope, all in one place
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Setting2
Time & season3
Characters6
Tone & quirks6
35 tropes in one movie
We counted 35 distinct Hallmark tropes packed into this one — a genuine greatest-hits reel.
The backstory
The Father Christmas film series is an American/Canadian trilogy, starring Erin Krakow and Niall Matter, based on the novels of Robin Jones Gunn. The films were originally broadcast in the USA on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, as part of the channels' "Miracles of Christmas" seasonal programming.
How it stacks up
Where this one’s rating lands against every other rated Hallmark movie.
Higher-rated than 63% of every rated Hallmark movie. The median is 6.4.
Where this one fits
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Father ChristmasPart of the 3-film Father Christmas series.Meet the characters
Who’s who before you press play. Nothing here gives the ending away.
Miranda
LeadWoman returning to Carlton Heath
warmhopefulreflectiveIan
Love interestMiranda's love from Carlton Heath
Love interest
charmingdevotedkindMargaret
SupportingFamily member
Miranda's newfound relative
warmKatherine
SupportingFamily member
Miranda's newfound relative
warmAndrew
SupportingFamily member
Miranda's newfound relative
familyEllie
SupportingTownsperson
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Questions people ask about Engaging Father Christmas
Where can I watch Engaging Father Christmas?
Engaging Father Christmas is available via fuboTV, YouTube TV, and Philo. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.
How long is Engaging Father Christmas?
Engaging Father Christmas runs about 1 hour and 25 minutes, and was released in 2017.
Is Engaging Father Christmas a Christmas movie?
Yes. Engaging Father Christmas is a Hallmark Christmas movie, set during the holiday season.
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