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The Christmas Secret

6.0/10 · 508 ratings20001h 23mWeirdness 3/10Bingo card
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The premise

In this magical story, a scientist sets out to prove that reindeer can fly and along the way discovers the true meaning of faith, family and Christmas.

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.

Who’s in it

Richard Thomas headshot

The Lead

Richard Thomas

as Jerry McNeil

Maria Pitillo headshot

Our Girl

Maria Pitillo

as Debbie McNeil

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The backstory

  • Music by Jonathan Goldsmith.
The Christmas Secret is a 2000 American made-for-television family fantasy-drama film starring Richard Thomas and Beau Bridges based on the speculative book Flight of the Reindeer written by Robert Sullivan. It premiered on CBS on December 17, 2000.
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How it stacks up

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

Rating 6.0 vs every rated Hallmark moviemedian 6.4This movie · 6.0567

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

Hallmark Bingo

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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.

  • Jerry McNeil

    Lead

    Scientist proving reindeer can fly

    determinedinventivefaithful

  • Debbie McNeil

    Love interest

    Jerry's wife

    Spouse

    supportivegroundedcaring

  • Nick

    Supporting

    Santa-like figure

    Magical guide

    jollywise

  • Grace McNeill

    Supporting

    Family member

    McNeil family

  • Nicky

    Supporting

    Child

    McNeil family child

  • Katra

    Supporting

    Magical-realm figure

    Supporting figure

  • Sasha

    Supporting

    Magical-realm figure

    Supporting figure

Questions people ask about The Christmas Secret

How long is The Christmas Secret?

The Christmas Secret runs about 1 hour and 23 minutes, and was released in 2000.

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