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The Heart of Christmas

2011Movie1 h 26 min

63
DecentGoodWatch score

An uplifting, heartwarming drama movie about family and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Story

Told in flashback from the perspective of Megan, the storyline unfolds when her commitment to faith and family is renewed after reading the blog of Julie Locke, the online journal that Julie kept after her 13 months old Dax was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).

Feels like

  • Faith-Based Drama
  • Uplifting Story
  • Inspirational
  • Christmas Theme
  • Family-Oriented
  • Touching
  • Sentimental
  • Illness & Hope

Cast

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Directed by
Gary Wheeler
Music by
Rob Pottorf

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Facts

December 4, 2011 · 1 h 26 min · Drama, Family, TV Movie

Released
December 4, 2011
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Genres
Drama, Family, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
35 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Heart of Christmas?"

Questions about The Heart of Christmas

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Heart of Christmas?

In the United States, The Heart of Christmas streams on UP Faith & Family, and it is free with ads on Philo, The Roku, Hoopla, and Plex. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is The Heart of Christmas worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.8).

Is The Heart of Christmas okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching The Heart of Christmas?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

Can I half-watch The Heart of Christmas?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.