Friends & Family Christmas

Name: Friends & Family Christmas
Genre: Christmas, Big City, Fake Relationship, Complete Strangers
Released: 2023-01-01
Duration: 1 h 24 min
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Humberly González, Ali Liebert, Gabriela Reynoso, Christopher Shyer, Samantha Cole

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The premise

Overwhelmed by Christmas events and a surprise visit from her parents, photographer Dani asks lawyer Amelia for help. Pretending to date is the perfect solution until real feelings develop.

How unusual is it?

Mostly classic comfort-watch, give or take a fake relationship.

Who’s in it

Our Girl

Humberly González

as Dani

Our Girl

Ali Liebert

as Amelia

Alongside them

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Behind the camera

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Directed by

Anne Wheeler

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 29 to find more movies that do the same thing.

29 tropes in one movie

We counted 29 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 Friends & Family Christmas belongs to — handy if you’re after more of the same.

BINGOA case of mistaken identityA workaholic learns to slow downA shared meal around a crowded tableA crafting or DIY sceneSet in a big cityA first impression that turns out completely wrongA misunderstanding nearly ruins everythingA famous celebrity character appearsA slow-burn romanceA nervous voicemail goes unsentA heartfelt love confessionA shared errand turns into bonding★A wise elder dispenses adviceA best friend who has all the answersA classic Hallmark meet-cuteA cup of cocoa, coffee or ciderThere is a contest or competitionA warm hug that lingersA heart-to-heart on a porch or benchA getting-things-done montageThe leads kissA charming local cafe or dinerA big public romantic gestureA calendar reminder raises the stakes

Hallmark Bingo

Your Friends & Family Christmas 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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Meet the characters

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

Dani
Lead
Photographer
warmcreativeoverwhelmed
Amelia
Love interest
Lawyer
Love interest in a fake-dating arrangement
sharpsupportivekind
Raquel McCalan
Supporting
Family member
Dani's parent
warm
Luke McCalan
Supporting
Family member
Dani's parent
warm
Kylie Cooke
Supporting
Friend
Person in Dani's life
friendly
Lisa Cole
Supporting
Acquaintance
Person in the story

Questions people ask about Friends & Family Christmas

Where can I watch Friends & Family Christmas?

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

How long is Friends & Family Christmas?

Friends & Family Christmas runs about 1 hour and 24 minutes, and was released in 2023.

Is Friends & Family Christmas a Christmas movie?

Yes. Friends & Family Christmas is a Hallmark Christmas movie, set during the holiday season.

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