The Christmas Shepherd
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The premise
The search for a missing dog leads to a new romance.
How unusual is it?
A fairly classic Hallmark setup with a quirk or two.
Who’s in it
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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 30 to find more movies that do the same thing.
Setting2
Time & season4
Characters11
👥Lead: Author/Writer🏪Love interest: Small Business Owner👥Author/Writer🐕Dog👶Cute kid👨👧Single parent⏰Workaholic lead💘Matchmaking relative🐕Pet👥Celebrity
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Conflict2
Tone & quirks6
How it ends1
30 tropes in one movie
We counted 30 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.
Higher-rated than 70% of every rated Hallmark movie. The median is 6.4.
Where this one fits
The corners of the catalog The Christmas Shepherd belongs to — handy if you’re after more of the same.
- Best Hallmark Christmas MoviesIt is, of course, a Christmas movie.
- Hallmark Thanksgiving MoviesSet at Thanksgiving.
- Hallmark Dog & Pet MoviesA four-legged matchmaker.
- 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.
Sally
LeadWoman searching for a missing dog
warmdeterminedcaringMark
Love interestMan who helps in the search
Love interest
kindgroundedsteadfastEmma
SupportingChild
Child in the story
sweetGreta
SupportingFriend/family
Person in Sally's life
warmBeth
SupportingAcquaintance
Person in the story
friendlyJacob
SupportingAcquaintance
Person in the story
Questions people ask about The Christmas Shepherd
Where can I watch The Christmas Shepherd?
The Christmas Shepherd is available via fuboTV, YouTube TV, and Philo. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.
How long is The Christmas Shepherd?
The Christmas Shepherd runs about 1 hour and 24 minutes, and was released in 2014.
Is The Christmas Shepherd a Christmas movie?
Yes. The Christmas Shepherd is a Hallmark Christmas movie, set during the holiday season.
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