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Love's Christmas Journey

2011·Movie
2h 52min

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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Heartwarming and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Family and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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

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About

While still mourning the loss of her husband and daughter, recently widowed Ellie King visits her brother Aaron Davis and his children for Christmas. Ellie does her best to enjoy the holidays, even making new friends with Mrs. Thompson, a local shop keeper, and handsome admirer Deputy Strode. Settling in nicely with her brother's family, Ellie also meets Erik, a young man abandoned by his outlaw father whom Aaron has taken in as one of his own. When Aaron travels out of town to purchase adjacent land for farming, Ellie agrees to watch his children, but the season’s festivities are threatened when Aaron goes missing.
Christmas DramaFrontier RomanceFamily & CommunityGrief & HealingWholesome & HeartfeltHistorical SettingHoliday SpiritHope & New BeginningsSmall Town Life

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Where can I stream Love's Christmas Journey legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Xumo Play. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Love's Christmas Journey worth watching?

66
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Love's Christmas Journey?

2 h 52 min

Love's Christmas Journey runs 2 h 52 min.

Is Love's Christmas Journey based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is Love's Christmas Journey in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.