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    Merry Matrimony

    5.7/10 · 1,694 ratings·2015·1h 24m·Christmas·Weirdness 5/10
    Merry Matrimony poster

    At a glance

    5/10

    Right on the Hallmark median

    What bumps it up: Santa appears, Second chance romance.

    Holiday
    Christmas
    Season
    Winter
    Setting
    Big City
    Time period
    Contemporary
    Leads start as
    Former Exes
    Runtime
    1h 24m
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    Where to watch

    🇺🇸United States6 ways

    Stream

    • fuboTV
    • YouTube TV
    • Philo
    • Hallmark+ Amazon Channel
    • Hallmark+ Apple TV Channel
    • Hallmark TV Amazon Channel

    Via JustWatch · can change anytime.

    The premise

    An ad exec for a fashion magazine lands her dream assignment to organize the perfect Christmas wedding. Just one thing. The photographer she's been partnered with is her ex-boyfriend. She's got to bring her A game, while working through unresolved feelings.

    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

    Jessica Lowndes headshot

    Our Girl

    Jessica Lowndes

    as Brie Traverston

    Christopher Russell headshot

    Our Guy

    Christopher Russell

    as Eddie Chapman

    You’ve seen this pairing before: Jessica Lowndes and Christopher Russell have made 2 Hallmark movies together.

    Alongside them

    • Jennifer Gibson headshot
      Jennifer GibsonIsabella Elias
    • Farrah Aviva headshot
      Farrah AvivaMegan Hocking
    • Louise Pitre headshot
      Louise PitreClaudia
    • Julie Khaner headshot
      Julie KhanerCarol Traverston
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    • Anthony Ulc headshot
      Anthony UlcStanley Traverston
    • David Reale headshot
      David RealeJared Gallegan
    • Toby Proctor headshot
      Toby ProctorPhil
    • Deborah Lobban headshot
      Deborah LobbanBaker

    Behind the camera

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    Directed by

    • John Bradshaw headshot
      John Bradshaw

    Written by

    • Rickie Castaneda headshot
      Rickie Castaneda
    • Megan Hocking headshot
      Megan Hocking

    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 34 to find more movies that do the same thing.

    Setting2

    🌆Big City💼Office

    Time & season3

    ❄️Winter🎄Christmas🗓️Contemporary

    Premise1

    🤗Reunion

    Characters7

    📣Lead: Marketing/PR📷Love interest: Photographer👥Other Famous👶Cute kid⏰Workaholic lead💘Matchmaking relative👥Celebrity

    Conflict5

    🔮Past vs Future💼Career stakes💔Love triangle🗺️Long distance💔An ex returns

    Romance6

    💕Start as former exes💕First kiss: final scene only♻️Second chance💓Instant attraction💗Love confession🎁Grand gesture

    Tone & quirks6

    🎬Light/Heartwarming🧶Crafting scenes🎄Tree decorating❄️Snow activities💃Dance scene🎞️Montage

    How it ends4

    🎅Santa appears💍Proposal ending💋Ends with a kiss🏪Saves the business

    34 tropes in one movie

    We counted 34 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 5.7 vs every rated Hallmark moviemedian 6.4This movie · 5.745678

    Among the lower-rated Hallmark movies — the median is 6.4.

    Where this one fits

    The corners of the catalog Merry Matrimony 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 Big City MoviesA big-city backdrop.

    Meet the characters

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

    • Brie Traverston

      Lead

      Fashion magazine ad executive

      drivencreativewarm

    • Eddie Chapman

      Love interest

      Photographer

      Ex-boyfriend and rekindled love

      talentedcharmingreflective

    • Isabella Elias

      Supporting

      Magazine figure

      Colleague

      polished

    • Carol Traverston

      Supporting

      Traverston family

      Brie's relative

      warm

    • Stanley Traverston

      Supporting

      Traverston family

      Brie's relative

      warm

    • Megan Hocking

      Supporting

      Wedding client

      Person involved in the wedding

    Questions people ask about Merry Matrimony

    Where can I watch Merry Matrimony?

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

    How long is Merry Matrimony?

    Merry Matrimony runs about 1 hour and 24 minutes, and was released in 2015.

    Is Merry Matrimony a Christmas movie?

    Yes. Merry Matrimony is a Hallmark Christmas movie, set during the holiday season.

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