The Christmas House

Name: The Christmas House
Released: 2020-01-01
Duration: 1 h 24 min
Rating: 6
Cast: Robert Buckley, Ana Ayora, Treat Williams, Sharon Lawrence, Jonathan Bennett

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The premise

Working through some difficult decisions, a mother and father summon their two grown sons home for the holidays.

How unusual is it?

Honestly? Not very — and that's the charm. It plays the hits, which is exactly the point for a cozy night in.

A rare specific

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Who’s in it

The Lead

Robert Buckley

as Mike Mitchell

Our Girl

Ana Ayora

as Andi Cruz

You’ve seen this pairing before: Robert Buckley and Ana Ayora have made 2 Hallmark movies together.

Alongside them

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Behind the camera

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Directed by

Michael Grossman

Written by

Why we’d put this one on

A warm, family-centered Christmas drama anchored by a strong cast. Treat Williams and Sharon Lawrence play parents working through some big decisions who call their two grown sons home for the holidays, with Robert Buckley and Jonathan Bennett as the brothers and Ana Ayora rounding out the story. The pull here is the family dynamic rather than a single meet-cute, a houseful of people reckoning with change while the lights go up. It is the kind of multi-thread holiday gathering Hallmark does well. At 6.0, it is a gentle, hearth-side watch for when you want family over fireworks.

The backstory

The Christmas House is a made-for-television film produced for the Hallmark Channel. A Christmas-themed comedy-drama, it was directed by Michael Grossman. It features an ensemble cast, including Sharon Lawrence and Treat Williams as a wife and husband who invite their two adult sons to come back home for Christmas and recreate a past family tradition.

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How it stacks up

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

Higher-rated than 15% of every rated Hallmark movie. The median is 6.4.

Where this one fits

The corners of the catalog The Christmas House belongs to — handy if you’re after more of the same.

The Christmas HousePart of the 2-film The Christmas House series.

Hallmark Baking & Cooking MoviesPlenty of time in the kitchen.

BINGOA calendar reminder raises the stakesA shared meal around a crowded tableA best friend who has all the answersA first impression that turns out completely wrongA toast at a celebrationA scenic spot becomes their meeting placeA classic Hallmark meet-cuteA warm hug that lingersSomeone’s guard finally comes downPlans get derailed by the weatherSomeone races to catch the other before they leaveThe two leads are forced to work together★A wise elder dispenses adviceA misunderstanding nearly ruins everythingA quiet moment under string lightsA nervous voicemail goes unsentA pep talk that changes everythingA big event everyone is preparing forAn almost-kiss gets interruptedThe leads laugh at the same momentA cosy interior full of warm lightingA change of heart by the final actA charming local cafe or dinerA walk-and-talk through town

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Meet the characters

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

Mike Mitchell
Lead
Grown son returning home for the holidays
warmreflectiveloyal
Andi Cruz
Love interest
Woman in Mike's life
Love interest
warmgroundedkind
Bill Mitchell
Supporting
Father
Mike's father
thoughtful
Phylis Mitchell
Supporting
Mother
Mike's mother
loving
Brandon Mitchell
Supporting
Brother
Mike's brother
warm
Noah Cruz
Supporting
Family member
Andi's relative

Questions people ask about The Christmas House

Where can I watch The Christmas House?

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

How long is The Christmas House?

The Christmas House runs about 1 hour and 24 minutes, and was released in 2020.

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