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The Christmas Train

2017Movie1 h 38 minG

60
DecentGoodWatch score

A heartwarming, romantic family 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

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Story

Forced to take the intercontinental trip to Los Angeles by train, and determined to chronicle his adventure, disillusioned journalist Tom Langdon finds himself westbound with a variety of characters. While all passengers on the Christmas train appear to be headed for the same destination, Tom has no idea that the rugged locomotives taking him across America will instead detour straight into his heart.

Feels like

  • Feel-Good Holiday Romance
  • Character-Driven
  • Heartwarming
  • Scenic Train Journey
  • Family-Friendly
  • Redemptive Story
  • Christmas Spirit
  • Sentimental

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Ron Oliver
Produced by
Harvey Kahn
Music by
Peter Allen

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Facts

November 25, 2017 · 1 h 38 min · G

Released
November 25, 2017
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Family, TV Movie, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
17 countries

Q&A

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

Questions about The Christmas Train

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Christmas Train?

In the United States, The Christmas Train streams on fuboTV, Philo, Hallmark+, and Hallmark TV, and it is free with ads on Pluto TV and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 15 other countries.

Is The Christmas Train worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.5).

Is The Christmas Train okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Christmas Train good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Can I half-watch The Christmas Train?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.