Meet Me at Christmas

6.3/10 · 1,276 ratings20201h 22mChristmasWeirdness 5/10Bingo card

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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

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 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.

How it all plays out

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Full story (spoilers)
The film opens with a memory of 1990, where two teenagers known only as 'Number Four' and 'Number Five' win a snowman contest and share a magical day at Snowfall Lodge. They agree to meet at the tree lighting, but the boy never shows up. In the present day, Joan is a dedicated florist whose son, Liam, is marrying Katie at the same lodge. When the wedding coordinator abruptly leaves for a celebrity elopement, Joan steps in to help. She is paired with Katie's uncle, Beau Sullivan, a famous 'lone wolf' travel photographer. Upon meeting, Joan realizes Beau is the man who stood her up decades ago, though she keeps this secret to protect Liam’s idealized version of how Joan met his late father, Morgan, that same night. As Joan and Beau work through the wedding checklist—including cake tastings and wreath-making—they clash over their lifestyles; Joan is rooted in family, while Beau avoids attachments. A subplot involves Liam turning down high-paying New York jobs to stay near family, a move Beau initially criticizes as irresponsible. Tensions peak when a storm causes a tree to crash through the wedding venue's roof. Joan and Beau pivot to create an outdoor 'winter wonderland' ceremony. At the rehearsal dinner, Beau's brother reveals the truth: Beau missed their date thirty years ago because he was hit by a car while saving his brother's life, resulting in a long hospitalization. Realizing Beau didn't intentionally abandon her, Joan finally opens her heart. Liam gives his mother his blessing to find love again. The film concludes with a successful outdoor wedding, Joan deciding to open her own floral business, and Beau choosing to end his nomadic lifestyle to stay in Colorado with Joan.

Beat by beat

  1. Opening

    Joan and Beau are introduced as the mother of the groom and uncle of the bride, unaware of their shared history.

  2. Inciting Incident

    The wedding coordinator quits, forcing Joan and Beau to work together to save the Christmas Eve wedding.

  3. 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.

  4. Conflict

    A winter storm destroys the Holly Room venue, forcing Joan and Beau to design an outdoor ceremony from scratch.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

Rating 6.3 vs every rated Hallmark moviemedian 6.4This movie · 6.3567

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.

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

    Lead

    Florist

    NurturingOrganizedProtectiveTalented
  • Beau

    Love interest

    Travel Photographer

    Former missed connection and uncle of the bride

    AdventurousGuardedArtisticSelf-reliant
  • Liam

    Supporting

    Consultant

    Son

    Family-orientedDecisiveKind
  • Katie

    Supporting

    Veterinary 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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