Take Me Back for Christmas

Name: Take Me Back for Christmas
Genre: Christmas, Big City, Magic/Wishes, Supernatural, Second Chance Romance
Released: 2023-01-01
Duration: 1 h 24 min
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Vanessa Lengies, Corey Sevier, Paula Boudreau, Kimberly-Ann Truong, Brynn Godenir

6.9/10 · 1,430 ratings20231h 24mChristmasWeirdness 8/10Bingo card

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The premise

After a particularly disheartening work day at her local gift shop, Renée makes a Christmas wish for a different life.

How unusual is it?

Very. Magic, Santa himself, an actual miracle and a second-chance romance all turn up in one movie — the strangest 7% of everything we've logged.

Who’s in it

Our Girl

Vanessa Lengies

as Renée

Our Guy

Corey Sevier

as Aaron

You’ve seen this pairing before: Vanessa Lengies and Corey Sevier have made 2 Hallmark movies together.

Alongside them

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Behind the camera

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Directed by

Corey Sevier

Written by

Kate Pragnell

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 32 to find more movies that do the same thing.

Why we’d put this one on

One of the highest-rated films here at 7.1, and a strong magic-wish entry. After a brutal day at her gift shop, Renee (Vanessa Lengies) makes a Christmas wish for a different life, and Corey Sevier, who also directed, plays Aaron. There is even an elf named Cici in the mix to keep the magic literal. The premise is a familiar what-if-my-life-were-different fantasy, but the rating tells you the execution lands warmly. Spoiler-free on how the wish plays out, of course. If you want a cozy holiday film where a tired heroine gets to peek at the road not taken, this is a satisfying, well-liked pick.

Did you know?

A few things that make this one stand out once you stack it up against every other Hallmark movie.

At a weirdness score of 8, it lands among the strangest 7% of Hallmark movies we've scored.

Top 7% weirdest

Out of every Hallmark movie we've scored, this one lands among the strangest 7%.

How it stacks up

Where this one’s rating lands against every other rated Hallmark movie.

Higher-rated than 87% of every rated Hallmark movie. The median is 6.4.

Where this one fits

The corners of the catalog Take Me Back for Christmas belongs to — handy if you’re after more of the same.

BINGOSomeone’s guard finally comes downA charming local cafe or dinerAn old keepsake or photograph turns upA shared errand turns into bondingA misunderstanding nearly ruins everythingPlans get derailed by the weatherA family reconcilesThe leads laugh at the same momentA handwritten note or letterA warm hug that lingersA character is hiding a secretA heart-to-heart on a porch or bench★A genuine Christmas miracleA walk-and-talk through townThe lead works as a executiveA big public romantic gestureA pep talk that changes everythingA change of heart by the final actA musical number or live performanceSomeone races to catch the other before they leaveSomeone inherits money or propertyA wise elder dispenses adviceA snowball fight, sledding or skatingA nervous voicemail goes unsent

Hallmark Bingo

Your Take Me Back for Christmas card is dealt.

Twenty-four squares pulled from this movie’s own quirks — the cosy classics, a few only-in-this-one curveballs, and a couple of decoys. Mark them as you watch.

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Meet the characters

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

Renée
Lead
Gift shop worker
wearyhopefulwarm
Aaron
Love interest
Man in Renée's life
Love interest
kindgroundedsupportive
Maria
Supporting
Friend/colleague
Person in Renée's life
warm
Elf (Cici)
Supporting
Christmas elf
Magical figure who grants the wish
whimsicalmagical
Tasha
Supporting
Acquaintance
Person in the story
friendly
Jerry
Supporting
Acquaintance
Person in the story

Questions people ask about Take Me Back for Christmas

Where can I watch Take Me Back for Christmas?

Take Me Back for Christmas is available via fuboTV, Philo, and Hallmark+ Amazon Channel. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.

How long is Take Me Back for Christmas?

Take Me Back for Christmas runs about 1 hour and 24 minutes, and was released in 2023.

Is Take Me Back for Christmas a Christmas movie?

Yes. Take Me Back for Christmas is a Hallmark Christmas movie, set during the holiday season.

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