Michael M. Scott
DirectorActive 2008–2021
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15Hallmark films
9 at Christmas
Audience rating6.5 / 10
across 15 rated films
Weirdness5.1 / 10
Right on the Hallmark median
Best reviewed
Most recent
Michael M. Scott works behind the camera, and over 15 films from 2008 to 2021 he has quietly become one of Hallmark's reliable hands for December. Nine of those titles are Christmas movies, and when he is not under fake snow he tends to set things in a big city rather than the usual small town, which gives his work a slightly different texture. His best-reviewed picture is the 2008 The Most Wonderful Time of the Year at 7.3, with Edge of the Garden from 2011 and Trading Christmas close behind. The weirdness numbers sit right in the middle, so he is neither playing it bone-straight nor chasing high-concept gimmicks. If you have spent a holiday season working through the Hallmark schedule, you have almost certainly watched something he directed without ever clocking his name.
Follow & about Michael
Michael M. Scott is an American film director, producer and documentary filmmaker. He is best known as producer and film director for Dangerous Lies, Cedar Cove (2013), Trading Christmas (2011), The Most Wonderful Time of the Year (2008) and other films.
Michael’s signature
Across 15 films, Michael usually leans into Christmas, frequently plays an executive and is often set in the big city.
13 hours
13 hours of Hallmark Christmas movies, and counting.
Adds up across 9 festive titles.
Known for
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year7.3
Director · 2008
Weirdness 3/10
Mrs. Miracle6.7
Director · 2009
Weirdness 7/10
Bridal Wave6.5
Director · 2015
Weirdness 3/10
Window Wonderland6.7
Director · 2013
Weirdness 3/10
Call Me Mrs. Miracle6.8
Director · 2010
Weirdness 3/10
Hitched for the Holidays6.5
Director · 2012
Weirdness 6/10
On-screen partners
Frequent co-star
Michael’s most frequent on-screen partner is Matty Finochio, with 3 films together.
Recurring roles
Michael is a recurring face in Debbie Macomber's Mrs. Miracle.
Where Michael fits in
The corners of the Hallmark universe Michael keeps turning up in. Each one is a full ranked guide.
All 15 movies
Newest first2020s
2 films2010s
11 films- 2015Bridal WaveDirector · Resort/Vacation6.5Weird 3/10
- 2015
Love, AgainDirector · Wedding Anniversary6.0Weird 2/10 - 2014
Along Came a NannyDirector · Suburb6.2Weird 4/10 - 2013Window WonderlandDirector · Christmas6.7Weird 3/10
- 2012Hitched for the HolidaysDirector · Thanksgiving6.5Weird 6/10
- 2012
It's Christmas, Carol!Director · Christmas5.8Weird 10/10 - 2012
Kiss at Pine LakeDirector · July 4th6.0Weird 2/10 - 2011
Edge of the GardenDirector · Small Town7.0Weird 9/10 - 2010Call Me Mrs. MiracleDirector · Christmas6.8Weird 3/10
- 2010
Freshman FatherDirector · Christmas6.3Weird 2/10 - 2010
Trading ChristmasDirector · Christmas6.9Weird 7/10
Michael’s standouts
In pictures
A quick look at Michael’s Hallmark run — headshot and the posters fans know best.
- Michael M. Scott
Michael’s creative circle
Go-to cast
- Matty Finochio3 films
- Cameron Mathison2 films
- Chelah Horsdal2 films
- Doris Roberts2 films
- Eric Keenleyside2 films
Who Michael works with
The cast and crew Michael 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 6.5 across 15 rated movies — each dot is one film.
People also ask
- How many Hallmark movies has Michael M. Scott been in?
- We have 15 Hallmark movies on file for Michael M. Scott, spanning 2008–2021.
- What kind of Hallmark movies is Michael M. Scott known for?
- Michael is best known for Christmas movies and romances set in the big city, often with a supernatural twist.
- What is Michael M. Scott's most popular Hallmark movie?
- The Most Wonderful Time of the Year (2008) has more audience votes than any other Michael M. Scott Hallmark film, so it's the one most people have actually seen.
- Who does Michael M. Scott usually star with?
- Michael has shared 3 films with Matty Finochio, their most frequent Hallmark co-star.
- Is Michael M. Scott still making Hallmark movies?
- The newest Michael Hallmark credit we have is from 2021; nothing later has turned up yet.
- How many Hallmark Christmas movies has Michael M. Scott made?
- Michael M. Scott turns up in 9 Hallmark Christmas movies.
- What was Michael M. Scott's first Hallmark movie?
- The earliest Michael Hallmark title we have is The Most Wonderful Time of the Year (2008).
- What does Michael M. Scott do in Hallmark movies?
- Michael M. Scott works on Hallmark films as director.
Data & sources
Michael’s filmography, credits and ratings are compiled from IMDb, TMDB and Wikipedia, then checked and tidied by the Talking Hallmark team. Last updated August 2026.
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