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The search for a missing dog leads to a new romance.
A fairly classic Hallmark setup with a quirk or two.
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.
30 tropes in one movie
We counted 30 distinct Hallmark tropes packed into this one — a genuine greatest-hits reel.
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.
The corners of the catalog The Christmas Shepherd belongs to — handy if you’re after more of the same.
Who’s who before you press play. Nothing here gives the ending away.
Woman searching for a missing dog
Man who helps in the search
Love interest
Child
Child in the story
Friend/family
Person in Sally's life
Acquaintance
Person in the story
Acquaintance
Person in the story
The Christmas Shepherd is available via fuboTV, YouTube TV, and Philo. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.
The Christmas Shepherd runs about 1 hour and 24 minutes, and was released in 2014.
Yes. The Christmas Shepherd is a Hallmark Christmas movie, set during the holiday season.
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