Open by Christmas
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The premise
When Nicky finds an unopened Christmas card from a high school secret admirer, she and her best friend Simone search to find and thank the anonymous author.
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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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 37 to find more movies that do the same thing.
Setting2
Time & season4
Characters8
Romance6
Tone & quirks6
37 tropes in one movie
We counted 37 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 65% of every rated Hallmark movie. The median is 6.4.
Where this one fits
The corners of the catalog Open by Christmas belongs to — handy if you’re after more of the same.
- Best Hallmark Christmas MoviesIt is, of course, a Christmas movie.
- Hallmark Thanksgiving MoviesSet at Thanksgiving.
- Hallmark Second-Chance Romance MoviesA rekindled romance.
- 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.
Meet the characters
Who’s who before you press play. Nothing here gives the ending away.
Nicky Beaton
LeadWoman searching for a secret admirer
curiouswarmhopefulJeremy Winters
Love interestFormer classmate / the secret admirer
Love interest
kindthoughtfulearnestSimone Cole
SupportingNicky's best friend
Best friend and helper
loyalfunDerrick Marshall
SupportingFormer classmate
Person from Nicky's past
friendlyLinda Beaton
SupportingFamily member
Nicky's relative
warmDave Beaton
SupportingFamily member
Nicky's relative
Questions people ask about Open by Christmas
Where can I watch Open by Christmas?
Open by Christmas is available via fuboTV, Philo, and Hallmark+ Amazon Channel. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.
How long is Open by Christmas?
Open by Christmas runs about 1 hour and 24 minutes, and was released in 2021.
Is Open by Christmas a Christmas movie?
Yes. Open by Christmas is a Hallmark Christmas movie, set during the holiday season.
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