The National Tree
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The premise
A teenager has his Sitka Spruce tree chosen to be planted outside the White House as the new national Christmas Tree.
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
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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 26 to find more movies that do the same thing.
Setting2
Time & season4
Premise1
Characters5
How it ends2
26 tropes in one movie
We counted 26 distinct Hallmark tropes packed into this one — a genuine greatest-hits reel.
The backstory
The National Tree is a 2009 American-Canadian made-for-television drama film by Graeme Campbell. It features Andrew McCarthy and Evan Williams as father and son on a road-trip from Oregon to Washington, D.C. transporting their own Sitka Spruce tree on a truck to be planted across from the White House on Thanksgiving.
How it stacks up
Where this one’s rating lands against every other rated Hallmark movie.
Higher-rated than 15% of every rated Hallmark movie. The median is 6.4.
Where this one fits
The corners of the catalog The National Tree 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 Fall MoviesCozy autumn setting.
- 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.
Corey Burdock
LeadTeenager
earnesthopefulbraveFaith
Love interestPerson in the family's life
Love interest for Corey's father
warmsupportivekindRock Burdock
SupportingCorey's father
Father
lovingproudKatie
SupportingAcquaintance
Person in Corey's life
friendlyAaron
SupportingAcquaintance
Person in the story
Jim
SupportingAcquaintance
Person in the story
Questions people ask about The National Tree
Where can I watch The National Tree?
The National Tree is available via fuboTV, Philo, and Hallmark+ Amazon Channel. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.
How long is The National Tree?
The National Tree runs about 1 hour and 28 minutes, and was released in 2009.
Is The National Tree a Christmas movie?
Yes. The National Tree is a Hallmark Christmas movie, set during the holiday season.
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