David Golden
WriterActive 2009–2020
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17Hallmark films
11 at Christmas
Audience rating6.3 / 10
across 17 rated films
Weirdness4.7 / 10
Right on the Hallmark median
Best reviewed
Most recent
Everything David has done for Hallmark, from Mrs. Miracle (2009) right through to A Glenbrooke Christmas (2020).
David’s signature
Across 17 films, David usually leans into Christmas and is usually set in small towns.
- Christmas11 films
- small towns10 films
- a designer3 films
- a return home7 films
16 hours
16 hours of Hallmark Christmas movies, and counting.
Adds up across 11 festive titles.
Known for
Certified weird
Once Upon a Holiday6.2
Writer · 2015
Weirdness 8/10
Mrs. Miracle6.7
Writer · 2009
Weirdness 7/10
Finding Father Christmas6.8
Writer · 2016
Weirdness 5/10
A Godwink Christmas6.6
Writer · 2018
Weirdness 3/10
Every Christmas Has a Story6.1
Writer · 2016
Weirdness 5/10
Engaging Father Christmas6.6
Writer · 2017
Weirdness 5/10
On-screen partners
Frequent co-star
David’s most frequent on-screen partner is Aliyah O'Brien, with 3 films together.
Recurring roles
David is a recurring face in Father Christmas.
Where David fits in
The corners of the Hallmark universe David keeps turning up in. Each one is a full ranked guide.
All 17 movies
Newest first2010s
15 films- 2019
Angel Falls: A Novel HolidayWriter · Christmas6.2Weird 3/10 - 2018A Godwink ChristmasWriter · Christmas6.6Weird 3/10
- 2018
Marrying Father ChristmasWriter · Christmas6.4Weird 5/10 - 2018
Reunited at ChristmasWriter · Christmas6.2Weird 5/10 - 2018
Wedding March 4: Something Old, Something NewWriter · Resort/Vacation6.2Weird 3/10 - 2017
An Uncommon GraceWriter · Rural/Farm6.5Weird 2/10 - 2017
Christmas Festival of IceWriter · Christmas5.9Weird 4/10 - 2017
Christmas in Angel FallsWriter · Christmas6.5Weird 6/10 - 2017Engaging Father ChristmasWriter · Christmas6.6Weird 5/10
- 2017
Home for Christmas DayWriter · Christmas6.4Weird 3/10 - 2016Every Christmas Has a StoryWriter · Christmas6.1Weird 5/10
- 2016Finding Father ChristmasWriter · Christmas6.8Weird 5/10
- 2015Once Upon a HolidayWriter · Christmas6.2Weird 8/10
- 2012
Kiss at Pine LakeWriter · July 4th6.0Weird 2/10 - 2011
Oliver's GhostWriter · Halloween5.9Weird 9/10
David’s standouts
In pictures
A quick look at David’s Hallmark run — headshot and the posters fans know best.
- David Golden
David’s creative circle
Go-to cast
- Aliyah O'Brien3 films
- Callum Seagram Airlie3 films
- Erin Krakow3 films
- Jim Thorburn3 films
- Michael Kopsa3 films
Who David works with
The cast and crew David keeps ending up on set with — the regular faces you’ll recognise from one film to the next. Bigger circle, more films together.
Movies by year
Ratings profile
Average 6.3 across 17 rated movies — each dot is one film.
People also ask
- How many Hallmark movies has David Golden been in?
- We have 17 Hallmark movies on file for David Golden, spanning 2009–2020.
- What kind of Hallmark movies is David Golden known for?
- David is best known for Christmas movies and romances set in small towns, often with a return home.
- What is David Golden's highest-rated Hallmark movie?
- Finding Father Christmas (2016) is David's best-reviewed Hallmark film, with a 6.8/10 audience rating.
- What is David Golden's most popular Hallmark movie?
- Once Upon a Holiday (2015) has more audience votes than any other David Golden Hallmark film, so it's the one most people have actually seen.
- Who does David Golden usually star with?
- David has shared 3 films with Aliyah O'Brien, their most frequent Hallmark co-star.
- Is David Golden still making Hallmark movies?
- The newest David Hallmark credit we have is from 2020; nothing later has turned up yet.
- How many Hallmark Christmas movies has David Golden made?
- David Golden turns up in 11 Hallmark Christmas movies.
- What was David Golden's first Hallmark movie?
- The earliest David Hallmark title we have is Mrs. Miracle (2009).
- What does David Golden do in Hallmark movies?
- David Golden works on Hallmark films as writer.
Data & sources
David’s filmography, credits and ratings are compiled from IMDb and TMDB, then checked and tidied by the Talking Hallmark team. Last updated August 2026.
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