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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

2008·Movie
1h 28min
68
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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension2
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Family and everyday modern life

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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Five-time Emmy nominee and Golden Globe winner Henry Winkler stars in The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, the story of what happens when you open your heart to the power of Christmas. Disenchanted single mom Jennifer Cullen (Brooke Burns) is a Scroogette when it comes to anything Christmas. In fact, even her six-year-old son, Brian, is having trouble believing in Santa Claus. But when her Uncle Ralph (Henry Winkler) visits and brings a fellow passenger from his flight named Morgan Derby (Warren Christie), Jennifer s dubious heart awakens to the possibility that perhaps Christmas really does hold miracles. It s uplifting and laugh-packed and a story that will inspire the whole family to believe.
Christmas RomanceHeartwarming Family StoryUplifting & InspiringHoliday CheerFeel-Good ComedyMiracles & BeliefSeasonal Comfort WatchCharacter TransformationHopeful Narrative

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Where can I stream The Most Wonderful Time of the Year legally?

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Philo in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Most Wonderful Time of the Year worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 7.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Most Wonderful Time of the Year?

1 h 28 min

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year runs 1 h 28 min.

What language is The Most Wonderful Time of the Year in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does The Most Wonderful Time of the Year use?

Bait-and-SwitchAnything but That!Halloween EpisodeSong ParodyComposite CharacterVillain EpisodeRunning GagDisney Owns This TropeBound and GaggedRake TakeWhy Don't You Just Shoot Him?Call-Backand 1 more

TV Tropes lists 13 storytelling tropes for The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, including Bait-and-Switch, Anything but That!, Halloween Episode.