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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

2008Movie1 h 28 min

DramaTV Movie
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3

A heartwarming, uplifting tv movie movie about family and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Christmas Romance
  • Heartwarming Family Story
  • Uplifting & Inspiring
  • Holiday Cheer
  • Feel-Good Comedy
  • Miracles & Belief
  • Seasonal Comfort Watch
  • Character Transformation
  • Hopeful Narrative

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Michael M. Scott
Written by
Bruce Graham
Produced by
Harvey Kahn
Music by
Philip Giffin

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Facts

December 13, 2008 · 1 h 28 min · TV Movie, Drama, Romance

Released
December 13, 2008
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Genres
TV Movie, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Bait-and-Switch, Anything but That!, Halloween Episode +9

  • Bait-and-Switch
  • Anything but That!
  • Halloween Episode
  • Song Parody
  • Composite Character
  • Villain Episode
  • Running Gag
  • Disney Owns This Trope
  • Bound and Gagged
  • Rake Take
  • Why Don't You Just Shoot Him?
  • Call-Back

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Most Wonderful Time of the Year?"

Questions about The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

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

fuboTVPhiloHallmark+Hallmark TV

In the United States, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year streams on fuboTV, Philo, Hallmark+, and Hallmark TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is The Most Wonderful Time of the Year worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.3).

Is The Most Wonderful Time of the Year okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Most Wonderful Time of the Year good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Can I half-watch The Most Wonderful Time of the Year?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.