The Christmas Pageant

Name: The Christmas Pageant
Genre: Christmas, Small Town, Second Chance Romance, Cute Kid, Former Exes
Released: 2011-01-01
Duration: 1 h 27 min
Rating: 5.8
Cast: Melissa Gilbert, Robert Mailhouse, Candice Azzara, Edward Herrmann, Lennon Wynn

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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

Our Girl

Melissa Gilbert

as Vera Parks

Our Guy

Robert Mailhouse

as Jack Harmon

You’ve seen this pairing before: Melissa Gilbert and Robert Mailhouse have made 2 Hallmark movies together.

Alongside them

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Behind the camera

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Directed by

David S. Cass Sr.

Written by

Mark Valenti

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.

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.

BINGOA heart-to-heart on a porch or benchA love triangleSet in a charming small townA case of mistaken identityA quiet moment under string lightsThe two leads are forced to work togetherA shared meal around a crowded tableSomeone’s guard finally comes downSomeone races to catch the other before they leaveThe leads kissA classic Hallmark meet-cuteSet in winter★A pep talk that changes everythingA toast at a celebrationA misunderstanding nearly ruins everythingA heartfelt love confessionA big public romantic gestureAn old keepsake or photograph turns upA widow or widowerA cosy interior full of warm lightingA wise elder dispenses adviceSomeone gets flustered during small talkA getting-things-done montageA cup of cocoa, coffee or cider

Hallmark Bingo

Your The Christmas Pageant 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.

Vera Parks
Lead
Broadway director
temperamentaltalentedsoftening
Jack Harmon
Love interest
Local man
Love interest
warmgroundedkind
Kristin Harmon
Supporting
Jack's child
Jack's daughter
sweet
Ethel Clark
Supporting
Townsperson
Pageant community figure
warm
Garrett Clark
Supporting
Townsperson
Pageant community figure
friendly
Beverly Simmons
Supporting
Townsperson
Pageant community figure

Questions people ask about The Christmas Pageant

Where can I watch The Christmas Pageant?

The Christmas Pageant is available via UP Faith & Family Apple TV channel, UP Faith & Family Amazon Channel, and Xumo Play. 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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