The Christmas Pageant
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The premise
When a temperamental Broadway director is fired from yet another job, she is forced to direct a community Christmas pageant.
How unusual is it?
Mostly classic comfort-watch, give or take a second-chance romance.
Who’s in it
You’ve seen this pairing before: Melissa Gilbert and Robert Mailhouse have made 2 Hallmark movies together.
Behind the camera
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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 29 to find more movies that do the same thing.
Setting2
Time & season3
Premise1
Characters6
Romance6
Tone & quirks6
29 tropes in one movie
We counted 29 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.
Among the lower-rated Hallmark movies — the median is 6.4.
Where this one fits
The corners of the catalog The Christmas Pageant 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 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.
Vera Parks
LeadBroadway director
temperamentaltalentedsofteningJack Harmon
Love interestLocal man
Love interest
warmgroundedkindKristin Harmon
SupportingJack's child
Jack's daughter
sweetEthel Clark
SupportingTownsperson
Pageant community figure
warmGarrett Clark
SupportingTownsperson
Pageant community figure
friendlyBeverly Simmons
SupportingTownsperson
Pageant community figure
Questions people ask about The Christmas Pageant
Where can I watch The Christmas Pageant?
The Christmas Pageant is available via YouTube TV, UP Faith & Family Apple TV Channel, and UP Faith & Family Amazon Channel . Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.
How long is The Christmas Pageant?
The Christmas Pageant runs about 1 hour and 27 minutes, and was released in 2011.
Is The Christmas Pageant a Christmas movie?
Yes. The Christmas Pageant is a Hallmark Christmas movie, set during the holiday season.
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