Engaging Father Christmas

Name: Engaging Father Christmas
Genre: Christmas, Small Town, Cute Kid, Santa Appears, Proposal Ending
Released: 2017-01-01
Duration: 1 h 25 min
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Erin Krakow, Niall Matter, Wendie Malick, P. Lynn Johnson, Michael Kopsa

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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

Our Girl

Erin Krakow

as Miranda

Our Guy

Niall Matter

as Ian

You’ve seen this pairing before: Erin Krakow and Niall Matter have made 3 Hallmark movies together.

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Directed by

David Winning

Written by

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 35 to find more movies that do the same thing.

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.

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How it stacks up

Where this one’s rating lands against every other rated Hallmark movie.

Higher-rated than 45% of every rated Hallmark movie. The median is 6.4.

Where this one fits

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

Father ChristmasPart of the 3-film Father Christmas series.

BINGOAn old keepsake or photograph turns upA best friend who has all the answersSet in a charming small townA handwritten note or letterThe leads kissA shared meal around a crowded tableA snowball fight, sledding or skatingA nervous voicemail goes unsentSomeone apologises and means itA classic Hallmark meet-cuteA wise elder dispenses adviceA heartfelt love confession★There is a contest or competitionA pep talk that changes everythingThe lead returns to their hometownThe leads laugh at the same momentSomeone cooks or bakes on screenThe two leads are forced to work togetherA cosy inn or B&BA getting-things-done montageA misunderstanding nearly ruins everythingA character gives up the city for the small townPlans get derailed by the weatherAn ex shows up to complicate things

Hallmark Bingo

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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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Meet the characters

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

Miranda
Lead
Woman returning to Carlton Heath
warmhopefulreflective
Ian
Love interest
Miranda's love from Carlton Heath
Love interest
charmingdevotedkind
Margaret
Supporting
Family member
Miranda's newfound relative
warm
Katherine
Supporting
Family member
Miranda's newfound relative
warm
Andrew
Supporting
Family member
Miranda's newfound relative
family
Ellie
Supporting
Townsperson
Local figure

Questions people ask about Engaging Father Christmas

Where can I watch Engaging Father Christmas?

Engaging Father Christmas is available via fuboTV, Philo, and Hallmark+ Amazon Channel. 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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