The Christmas House
6.0/10 · 2,882 ratings20201h 24mWeirdness 3/10
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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
You’ve seen this pairing before: Robert Buckley and Ana Ayora have made 2 Hallmark movies together.
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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.
How it stacks up
Where this one’s rating lands against every other rated Hallmark movie.
Higher-rated than 20% 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.
Meet the characters
Who’s who before you press play. Nothing here gives the ending away.
Mike Mitchell
LeadGrown son returning home for the holidays
warmreflectiveloyalAndi Cruz
Love interestWoman in Mike's life
Love interest
warmgroundedkindBill Mitchell
SupportingFather
Mike's father
thoughtfulPhylis Mitchell
SupportingMother
Mike's mother
lovingBrandon Mitchell
SupportingBrother
Mike's brother
warmNoah Cruz
SupportingFamily 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, YouTube TV, and Philo. 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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