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The Flight Before Christmas

2015Movie1 h 30 min

ComedyDrama
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes–42%

A deeply romantic, uplifting comedy movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

Two strangers who both happen to be in marketing, share a room at a bed-and-breakfast when a snowstorm strands their flight in Montana on Christmas Eve.

Feels like

  • Christmas Romance
  • Feel-Good Movie
  • Holiday Cheer
  • Lighthearted Comedy
  • Small Town Setting
  • Unexpected Connection
  • Heartwarming
  • Holiday-Themed

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Peter Sullivan
Written by
Jennifer Notas Shapiro, Peter Sullivan, Jeffrey Schenck
Produced by
Mayim Bialik, Tiffany Kuzon
Music by
Matthew Janszen

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 1, 2015 · 1 h 30 min · Comedy, Drama, TV Movie

Released
December 1, 2015
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
19 countries

Tropes

Ungrateful Bitch, Usurping Santa, One-Night-Stand Pregnancy +9

  • Ungrateful Bitch
  • Usurping Santa
  • One-Night-Stand Pregnancy
  • Mistaken Identity
  • Faster-Than-Light Travel
  • Dark and Troubled Past
  • Berserk Button
  • Disney Villain Death
  • Parent with New Paramour
  • Genki Girl
  • Lineage Comes from the Father
  • Conscience Makes You Go Back

12 of 81 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Flight Before Christmas?"

Questions about The Flight Before Christmas

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Flight Before Christmas worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 5.9).

Is The Flight Before Christmas okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Flight Before Christmas make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Is The Flight Before Christmas good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does The Flight Before Christmas use?

Ungrateful BitchUsurping SantaOne-Night-Stand PregnancyMistaken IdentityFaster-Than-Light TravelDark and Troubled PastBerserk ButtonDisney Villain DeathParent with New ParamourGenki GirlLineage Comes from the FatherConscience Makes You Go Backand 69 more

TV Tropes lists 81 tropes for it, including Ungrateful Bitch, Usurping Santa, and One-Night-Stand Pregnancy.