Meet Me at Christmas
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The premise
When Joan's (Bell) son's wedding planner unexpectedly quits, she must coordinate his Christmas Eve wedding with the help of the bride's uncle Beau (Deklin). As they work alongside each other, they discover that their fates and pasts are intertwined.
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
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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 extreme coincidence of the two people from a 30-year-old missed connection having children/nieces who are marrying each other.
- The concierge, Charlie, who explicitly tells the wedding party that helping with 'last-minute wedding issues' isn't his thing.
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 39 to find more movies that do the same thing.
Setting2
Time & season3
Characters7
Romance7
Tone & quirks7
How it all plays out
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Full story (spoilers)
Beat by beat
Opening
Joan and Beau are introduced as the mother of the groom and uncle of the bride, unaware of their shared history.
Inciting Incident
The wedding coordinator quits, forcing Joan and Beau to work together to save the Christmas Eve wedding.
Midpoint
Joan and Beau realize they are the 'Number Four' and 'Number Five' from the 1990 snowman competition but agree to keep it secret from the kids.
Conflict
A winter storm destroys the Holly Room venue, forcing Joan and Beau to design an outdoor ceremony from scratch.
Climax
Beau's brother reveals that Beau missed the original date 30 years ago because he was hit by a car saving his brother's life.
Resolution
The wedding is a success; Joan starts her own business and Beau decides to stop traveling to be with her.
39 tropes in one movie
We counted 39 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 Meet Me at Christmas belongs to — handy if you’re after more of the same.
- Best Hallmark Christmas MoviesIt is, of course, a Christmas movie.
- Hallmark Second-Chance Romance MoviesA rekindled romance.
- Hallmark Wedding MoviesWedding bells are involved.
- Hallmark Baking & Cooking MoviesPlenty of time in the kitchen.
- Hallmark Single Parent MoviesA single parent finds love again.
- Hallmark Small Town MoviesA classic small-town setting.
Lines worth quoting
The lines that stuck with us — the ones you’ll be repeating after the credits roll.
“By the way, your lens cap is on.”
— JoanWhen Joan first meets Beau in the present day while he's trying to take a photo. “Any more and it's too sweet, and any less, you'd wish you had more.”
— JoanExplaining her specific rule for three marshmallows in hot chocolate. “I forgot to look up and see the beauty that was right in front of me. This week I looked up.”
— BeauBeau explaining how his perspective on life and photography has changed.
Meet the characters
Who’s who before you press play. Nothing here gives the ending away.
Joan
LeadFlorist
NurturingOrganizedProtectiveTalentedBeau
Love interestTravel Photographer
Former missed connection and uncle of the bride
AdventurousGuardedArtisticSelf-reliantLiam
SupportingConsultant
Son
Family-orientedDecisiveKindKatie
SupportingVeterinary Assistant
Daughter-in-law
OptimisticGrateful
Questions people ask about Meet Me at Christmas
Where can I watch Meet Me at Christmas?
Meet Me at Christmas is available via fuboTV, Philo, and Hallmark+ Amazon Channel. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.
How long is Meet Me at Christmas?
Meet Me at Christmas runs about 1 hour and 22 minutes, and was released in 2020.
Is Meet Me at Christmas a Christmas movie?
Yes. Meet Me at Christmas is a Hallmark Christmas movie, set during the holiday season.
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