Good Morning Christmas!

6.7/10 · 2,092 ratings20201h 26mChristmasWeirdness 4/10Bingo card

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The premise

Two squabbling TV hosts are sent to a festive small town over Christmas. While pretending to get along for the sake of appearances, they discover there's more to each other than they thought.

How unusual is it?

Middle of the road, with a twist — an enemies-to-lovers arc keeps it from being totally by-the-book.

Who’s in it

You’ve seen this pairing before: Alison Sweeney and Marc Blucas have made 2 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 'Three-Legged Wreath Race' which involves running two miles in snow while tied to a partner.
  • The producer 'Jennifer' intentionally broadcasting a private romantic confession live on national television without consent.
  • The town being named 'Mistletoe' and having a 'Deputy Mayor' who also acts as a part-time bellhop.

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.

How it all plays out

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Full story (spoilers)
The film opens with Melissa Merry and Brian Bright, the bickering co-hosts of the top-rated morning show 'Today with Bright And Merry.' Melissa is a meticulous planner and perfectionist, while Brian is a former NFL star and reality dating show contestant who prefers spontaneity and admits he isn't a 'Christmas guy.' Their producer, Jennifer, informs them that Brian has been granted his request to leave the show, but they must first complete a week-long broadcast from Mistletoe, Maine, the winner of their 'Deck Your Town' contest. Upon arriving in Mistletoe, they are greeted by Mayor Stan and Ginny, who house them in an inn with adjacent rooms to ensure 'constant communication.' The tension is high as they are forced to participate in local events like a gingerbread house competition and a grueling three-legged wreath race. During these activities, the ice begins to melt; Brian reveals that his dislike for Christmas stems from childhood financial struggles, while Melissa shares that her rigid planning is a defense mechanism following an early career failure. A subplot involves a local waitress named Lexie, whom Melissa mentors in culinary presentation. The conflict escalates when Brian’s girlfriend, actress Christy, arrives unexpectedly. Christy reveals she has secured a new reality show for her and Brian to star in together, which would document their lives as a celebrity couple. This news deeply hurts Melissa, who has begun to fall for Brian. On the final night, during the Festival of Lights, Brian realizes he doesn't want the superficial life Christy offers and breaks up with her. Meanwhile, Melissa prepares for their final broadcast, believing Brian is leaving for good. In the climax, Brian arranges a romantic horse-drawn carriage ride for Melissa, fulfilling her childhood wish. Unbeknownst to them, Jennifer decides to broadcast their private conversation live. Brian confesses that he stayed because of her, and Melissa admits she couldn't find a replacement co-host because no one compared to him. They confess their love and kiss on national television, ultimately deciding to continue their show together as a real couple.

Beat by beat

  1. Opening

    Co-hosts Melissa and Brian are told they must spend a week in Mistletoe, Maine, for their final shows together before Brian leaves the network.

  2. Inciting Incident

    The pair arrives in Mistletoe and is forced into 'forced proximity' by the town's mayor and a shared work schedule, requiring them to fake a friendly bond for the cameras.

  3. Midpoint

    During a series of town events, Brian and Melissa share personal vulnerabilities, including Brian's childhood poverty and Melissa's past professional failures.

  4. Complication

    Brian's girlfriend Christy arrives and reveals plans for a new reality show, making Melissa believe Brian has been planning his life without her all along.

  5. Climax

    Brian breaks up with Christy and surprises Melissa with a horse-drawn carriage; their mutual confession of love is secretly broadcast live by their producer.

  6. Resolution

    The couple decides to stay together both personally and professionally, continuing 'Bright And Merry' as a romantic duo.

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.

Rating 6.7 vs every rated Hallmark moviemedian 6.4This movie · 6.7567

Higher-rated than 75% of every rated Hallmark movie. The median is 6.4.

Where this one fits

The corners of the catalog Good Morning Christmas! belongs to — handy if you’re after more of the same.

Lines worth quoting

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

  • “I trust I can count on you both to 'eggnog up' for appearances' sake.”
    — JenniferThe producer telling the hosts they must pretend to like each other for the Maine trip.
  • “You control what you can so you can deal with what you can't.”
    — MelissaExplaining her philosophy on why she prepares so much for the show.
  • “Sometimes, when you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.”
    — StanGiving Brian advice about his perspective on Christmas and Melissa.
  • “Where's a teleprompter when you need one? / You're better without it.”
    — Melissa and BrianDuring their final romantic confession, referencing their long-standing argument about using the teleprompter.

Meet the characters

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

  • Melissa Merry

    Lead

    Morning Show Host

    PerfectionistAmbitiousOrganizedSecretly Romantic
  • Brian Bright

    Love interest

    Former NFL Player / Morning Show Host

    Co-host and eventual partner

    SpontaneousCharismaticChristmas-skepticAthletic
  • Christy

    Antagonist

    Actress

    Brian's girlfriend

    Self-centeredImage-consciousNon-festive
  • Jennifer

    Supporting

    TV Producer

    Boss

    No-nonsenseManipulativeResults-oriented
  • Lexie

    Supporting

    Waitress / Aspiring Chef

    Protégé

    TalentedNervousKind

Questions people ask about Good Morning Christmas!

Where can I watch Good Morning Christmas!?

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

How long is Good Morning Christmas!?

Good Morning Christmas! runs about 1 hour and 26 minutes, and was released in 2020.

Is Good Morning Christmas! a Christmas movie?

Yes. Good Morning Christmas! is a Hallmark Christmas movie, set during the holiday season.

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