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The Christmas Contract

2018·Movie
1h 28min
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes–56%

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

It’s Jolie’s first time going back home to Louisiana since her devastating break-up with Foster Burke. Seeing him is inevitable as their parents run the town’s annual Christmas Market together, but when she discovers Foster is bringing home a new girlfriend, Jolie cannot bear the thought of going home alone and seeing them together. Her best friend Naomi suggests that Jolie bring her flaky brother, Jack, home for Christmas as he has no plans this year. Jolie, a professional web designer, is hesitant; so, Naomi, a lawyer, creates a Christmas contract to give them both something they want—a buffer for those awkward moments around Jolie’s ex and a website to help sell Jack’s upcoming novel. Unbeknownst to them, the Christmas contract proves to be so much more than what they signed up for.
Christmas RomanceFake RelationshipSmall Town CharmHoliday CheerComfortingFeel-GoodSituational ComedyFamily DynamicsHopeful

Crew

Directed by:
Monika Mitchell, Joe Kirkpatrick
Written by:
Cassie Doyle
Produced by:
Marcy Holland, Kenneth M. Badish, Daniel Lewis
Composed by:
Andrew Morgan Smith

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream The Christmas Contract legally?

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The Christmas Contract is included with a subscription to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hoopla, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Christmas Contract worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Christmas Contract?

1 h 28 min

The Christmas Contract runs 1 h 28 min.

What language is The Christmas Contract in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Christmas Contract?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Christmas Contract in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Christmas Contract use?

Amicable ExesGrand Romantic GestureObnoxious In-LawsWorking with the ExNoodle IncidentHappily MarriedFake Relationship

TV Tropes lists 7 storytelling tropes for The Christmas Contract, including Amicable Exes, Grand Romantic Gesture, Obnoxious In-Laws.