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    Jolly Good Christmas

    Not yet rated·2022·1h 24m·Christmas·Weirdness 3/10
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    At a glance

    3/10

    Mostly standard issue

    Holiday
    Christmas
    Season
    Winter
    Setting
    Big City
    Time period
    Contemporary
    Leads start as
    Brief Acquaintances
    Runtime
    1h 24m
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    🇺🇸United States17 ways

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    The premise

    David (Kemp) is an American architect who recently moved to London for a prime opportunity in a prestigious firm. With just three days before Christmas, he must still purchase a gift for his girlfriend, who also happens to be the boss' ...

    Themes:Work-life balanceAuthenticity in relationshipsFamily expectationsThe art of thoughtful giving

    How unusual is it?

    Honestly? Not very — and that's the charm. It plays the hits, which is exactly the point for a cozy night in.

    Who’s in it

    Will Kemp headshot

    Our Guy

    Will Kemp

    as David Burnside

    Reshma Shetty headshot

    Our Girl

    Reshma Shetty

    as Anji Patel

    Alongside them

    • Callum Blue headshot
      Callum BlueCallum
    • Su McLaughlin headshot
      Su McLaughlinNalini Patel
    • Sophie Hopkins headshot
      Sophie HopkinsCharlotte Fitzsimmons
    • Amerjit Deu headshot
      Amerjit DeuSirish Patel
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    • James Faulkner headshot
      James FaulknerSimon Fitzsimmons
    • Montana Manning headshot
      Montana ManningEmily
    • Jules Knight headshot
      Jules KnightEthan
    • Martin Miller headshot
      Martin MillerEdgar
    • Oona Kirsch headshot
      Oona KirschKatherine Fitzsimmons
    • Matt Ray Brown headshot
      Matt Ray BrownAlan
    • Melanie Wilder headshot
      Melanie WilderDeirdre
    • Maryhee Yoon headshot
      Maryhee YoonReceptionist
    • Charlie Carter headshot
      Charlie CarterCoopersmith

    Behind the camera

    ShowHide

    Directed by

    • Jonathan Wright headshot
      Jonathan Wright
    • Ron Oliver headshot
      Ron Oliver
    • Agnes Bristow headshot
      Agnes Bristow

    Wait, what?

    The quirks and curveballs that make this one a little weirder than your average Hallmark. No spoilers, promise.

    • A high-speed foot chase through London to escape a department store security guard
    • The protagonist falling into a river/pond in the middle of a shopping trip
    • The 'Westminster Christmas Wish' which involves tossing coins into the reflection of Big Ben in the water
    • Anji's branding as 'The Gift Whisperer'

    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 30 to find more movies that do the same thing.

    Setting3

    🌆Big City💼Office📍United Kingdom

    Time & season3

    ❄️Winter🎄Christmas🗓️Contemporary

    Premise2

    ✨Other Secret🔒Hidden secret

    Characters3

    👥Lead: Other📐Love interest: Architect⏰Workaholic lead

    Conflict4

    ⚖️Career vs Home/Family💼Career stakes💔Love triangle💔An ex returns

    Romance6

    💕Start as brief acquaintances💕First kiss: final scene only💓Instant attraction🔥Slow burn💗Love confession🎁Grand gesture

    Tone & quirks6

    🎬Light/Heartwarming🎵Musical element👨‍🍳Cooking scenes🎄Tree decorating💃Dance scene🎞️Montage

    How it ends3

    💋Ends with a kiss🤝Family reconciliation🏪Saves the business

    How it all plays out

    Already seen it, or just can’t wait? Open this up for the whole story, ending included.

    Full story (spoilers)
    David Burnside is a high-achieving American architect working in London, currently dating Charlotte Fitzsimmons, the daughter of his boss, Simon. David is a man of schedules and logic, planning to give Charlotte a simple gift card for Christmas to avoid the stress of shopping. However, a chance encounter with Anji Patel, a 'personal shopper' known as the Gift Whisperer, challenges his perspective. Anji argues that a gift card is essentially 'giving up,' and David, feeling the pressure to impress Charlotte's family, hires Anji to find a truly meaningful present. Their journey through London is marked by escalating chaos: they are chased out of a high-end department store by overzealous security after a misunderstanding, and David accidentally falls into a body of water while rushing to a meeting. Because David misses a crucial appointment with developer Alan Fairlawn, Anji helps him crash a black-tie Dickens-themed charity gala at the Landmark Hotel. The plan backfires when David is spotted by Charlotte and Simon, leading Charlotte to believe David is having an affair with Anji. To make matters worse, Anji's car is towed with David's keys inside, forcing the pair to spend the night at Anji's parents' pub, The Hungry Manchester. During this time, David experiences the warm, chaotic family Christmas he never had as a child of traveling engineers. The next day, David realizes his relationship with Charlotte is based on professional convenience rather than love, and they mutually agree to part ways. David manages to secure the Fairlawn contract by being honest about his need for a work-life balance. He surprises Anji with a vintage pen she had been eyeing for herself, and the two meet at Big Ben at midnight to fulfill the 'Westminster Christmas Wish,' tossing a coin into the reflection of the clock tower and starting a new life together.

    Beat by beat

    1. 1

      Opening

      David meets Anji after a collision and they debate the merits of gift cards versus thoughtful presents.

    2. 2

      Inciting Incident

      David hires Anji to find a gift for Charlotte after realizing his boss and girlfriend expect something more personal than a gift card.

    3. 3

      Midpoint

      A department store security guard accuses them of shoplifting, leading to a frantic chase through the streets of London.

    4. 4

      Complication

      David and Anji crash a high-society gala to find a developer, but they are caught by David's girlfriend and boss.

    5. 5

      Climax

      David's car is towed and he spends the night at Anji's family pub, realizing he is in love with her and her lifestyle.

    6. 6

      Resolution

      David wins the architecture contract, breaks up with Charlotte, and meets Anji at Big Ben for a midnight kiss.

    30 tropes in one movie

    We counted 30 distinct Hallmark tropes packed into this one — a genuine greatest-hits reel.

    Where this one fits

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

    • 🎄Best Hallmark Christmas MoviesIt is, of course, a Christmas movie.
    • 🧁Hallmark Baking & Cooking MoviesPlenty of time in the kitchen.
    • 🏙️Hallmark Big City MoviesA big-city backdrop.

    Lines worth quoting

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

    • “They're kind of like giving up, aren't they?”
      — Anji PatelDiscussing David's plan to give his girlfriend a gift card.
    • “The Gift Whisperer never gives up.”
      — Anji PatelEncouraging David when their plans go awry.
    • “I don't want to compete with a 50-storey building.”
      — Charlotte FitzsimmonsBreaking up with David and acknowledging his workaholism.
    • “If you can't have a life at Christmas... anyway, look. If Fairlawn doesn't understand that, then maybe I wasn't the right guy for him.”
      — David BurnsideDavid standing up to his boss about his missed meeting.

    Meet the characters

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

    • David Burnside

      Lead

      Architect

      AmbitiousRigidOrganizedKind-hearted
    • Anji Patel

      Love interest

      Personal Shopper

      Personal shopper and eventual romantic partner

      SpontaneousIntuitiveStruggling entrepreneurFestive
    • Charlotte Fitzsimmons

      Supporting

      Charity Committee Member

      Girlfriend (at start)

      ElegantCareer-orientedDemanding
    • Simon Fitzsimmons

      Supporting

      Senior Architect/Firm Owner

      Boss and Charlotte's father

      ProfessionalSternProtective

    Questions people ask about Jolly Good Christmas

    Where can I watch Jolly Good Christmas?

    Jolly Good Christmas is available via fuboTV, YouTube TV, and Philo. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.

    How long is Jolly Good Christmas?

    Jolly Good Christmas runs about 1 hour and 24 minutes, and was released in 2022.

    Is Jolly Good Christmas a Christmas movie?

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

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