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The Noel Diary

2022Movie1 h 39 minPG

ComedyRomance
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic635.8Rotten Tomatoes73%61%

A romantic, hopeful romance movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

Cleaning out his childhood home at Christmas, a novelist meets a woman searching for her birth mother. Will an old diary unlock their pasts — and hearts?

Feels like

  • Feel-Good Holiday Romance
  • Sentimental
  • Character-Driven
  • Nostalgic
  • Comforting
  • Hopeful
  • Family Secrets
  • Christmas Theme

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Charles Shyer
Written by
Charles Shyer, David Golden, Richard Paul Evans
Produced by
Timothy O. Johnson, Margret H. Huddleston, Stephanie Slack
Music by
Dara Taylor

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Facts

November 24, 2022 · 1 h 39 min · PG

Released
November 24, 2022
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Romance, Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Available in
131 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Noel Diary?"

Questions about The Noel Diary

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Noel Diary?

Netflix

In the United States, The Noel Diary streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is The Noel Diary worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 63).

Is The Noel Diary okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Noel Diary good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

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

Will The Noel Diary make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.