Heart of the Holidays

Name: Heart of the Holidays
Genre: Christmas, Small Town, Second Chance Romance, Santa Appears, Former Exes
Released: 2020-01-01
Duration: 1 h 24 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Vanessa Lengies, Corey Sevier, Maria Ricossa, René Escobar Jr., Jayne Eastwood

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The premise

After her life in New York unexpectedly falls apart, powerhouse stockbroker Sam Wallace returns to her small town for the holidays and reconnects with her high school sweetheart who helps reignite her humanitarian spirit just in time to help their community on Christmas.

How unusual is it?

Middle of the road, with a twist — Santa himself and a second-chance romance keep it from being totally by-the-book.

Who’s in it

Our Girl

Vanessa Lengies

as Sam

Our Guy

Corey Sevier

as Noah

You’ve seen this pairing before: Vanessa Lengies and Corey Sevier have made 2 Hallmark movies together.

Alongside them

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Behind the camera

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Directed by

Corey Sevier

Written by

Kate Pragnell

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 37% of every rated Hallmark movie. The median is 6.4.

Where this one fits

The corners of the catalog Heart of the Holidays belongs to — handy if you’re after more of the same.

BINGOA first impression that turns out completely wrongA best friend who has all the answersA toast at a celebrationOld flames reuniteA quiet moment under string lightsThe leads laugh at the same momentA heartfelt love confessionA shared errand turns into bondingA walk-and-talk through townA handwritten note or letterA musical number or live performanceA cosy interior full of warm lighting★The love interest is a coffee shopA prince, princess or royal appearsA scenic spot becomes their meeting placeA charming local cafe or dinerSomeone’s guard finally comes downSomeone cooks or bakes on screenA meaningful look held a beat too longA calendar reminder raises the stakesA misunderstanding nearly ruins everythingThe lead works as a executiveA long-distance relationshipA second chance worth taking

Hallmark Bingo

Your Heart of the Holidays 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.

Sam
Lead
Stockbroker returning home
drivensearchingwarm
Noah
Love interest
Sam's high-school sweetheart
Love interest
groundedkindsteadfast
Tammy
Supporting
Friend
Sam's friend
supportive
Will
Supporting
Townsperson
Local figure
friendly
Mayor Carol-Anne
Supporting
Mayor
Town leader
civic
Val
Supporting
Townsperson
Local figure

Questions people ask about Heart of the Holidays

Where can I watch Heart of the Holidays?

Heart of the Holidays is available via fuboTV, Philo, and Hallmark+ Amazon Channel. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.

How long is Heart of the Holidays?

Heart of the Holidays runs about 1 hour and 24 minutes, and was released in 2020.

Is Heart of the Holidays a Christmas movie?

Yes. Heart of the Holidays is a Hallmark Christmas movie, set during the holiday season.

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