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Merry & Bright

  • TV Movie
  • 2019
  • TV-G
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
2.3K
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Jodie Sweetin and Andrew W. Walker in Merry & Bright (2019)
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Cate's mom is setting up dates for her CEO daughter. When she meets Gabe a week before Christmas, she assumes, he's a date, but he's a corporate recovery consultant for her candy cane compan... Read allCate's mom is setting up dates for her CEO daughter. When she meets Gabe a week before Christmas, she assumes, he's a date, but he's a corporate recovery consultant for her candy cane company. He's also single.Cate's mom is setting up dates for her CEO daughter. When she meets Gabe a week before Christmas, she assumes, he's a date, but he's a corporate recovery consultant for her candy cane company. He's also single.

  • Director
    • Gary Yates
  • Writers
    • Mary Kay Andrews
    • Karen Wyscarver
    • Sanford Golden
  • Stars
    • Jodie Sweetin
    • Andrew W. Walker
    • Sharon Lawrence
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    2.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Gary Yates
    • Writers
      • Mary Kay Andrews
      • Karen Wyscarver
      • Sanford Golden
    • Stars
      • Jodie Sweetin
      • Andrew W. Walker
      • Sharon Lawrence
    • 51User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Jodie Sweetin
    Jodie Sweetin
    • Cate
    Andrew W. Walker
    Andrew W. Walker
    • Gabe
    • (as Andrew Walker)
    Sharon Lawrence
    Sharon Lawrence
    • Joy
    Stephanie Moroz
    Stephanie Moroz
    • Sophie
    Darren Martens
    Darren Martens
    • Pete
    Nancy Sorel
    Nancy Sorel
    • Sara
    Paul Essiembre
    Paul Essiembre
    • Royce
    • (as Pual Essiembre)
    Pilar Floyd
    Pilar Floyd
    • Tracy
    Jason Wishnowski
    Jason Wishnowski
    • Jeffery
    Ryder Morcilla
    Ryder Morcilla
    • Little Girl
    Candace Smith
    Candace Smith
    • Barb Wilson
    Morgan Easton-Fitzgerald
    • Child in Candy Cane Shop
    • (uncredited)
    Derek James Trapp
    Derek James Trapp
    • Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Tyla Turman
    • Tree Lighting Patron, Party Patron
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Gary Yates
    • Writers
      • Mary Kay Andrews
      • Karen Wyscarver
      • Sanford Golden
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews51

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    7t-mccheyne

    Nice even though predictable.

    Cates mum isn't old enough to be his mum...

    Love anything Andrew is in, so I'd watch it anytime. Nice chemistry ..
    8sfranks-24486

    Andrew Walker

    I probably wouldn't give this as high a rating except for anything with Andrew Walker is going to add points. I did not like that it was the same old story of saving something at Christmas. Oh and it had the dead relative storyline that was so popular in the 2019 Hallmark movies
    7janinesweitzer

    If you're a hallmark Christmas movie fan

    Okay, I totally agree that this movie was extremely predictable and sappy to no end, but I actually thought both Jodi Sweetin and Andrew Walker were very good in their roles. The acting wasn't horrible as others have stated, I actually thought their acting was quite good! It's a cute Christmas movie for all of you Christmas movie fans! Its innocent enough to watch with the whole fam. It's nice to sit down and watch a movie with my 13 and 10 year old girls and not have to worry about explaining questionable stuff. It's just pure, romantic, Christmas fun! I don't know why people have to be so negative about movies just because they're a good old fashioned movie without all of the gore, foul language and sexuality. Just find your Christmas spirit and a little joy! Lol
    8dsb-02142

    It's Christmas at Hallmark!

    I've read some of the other reviews that don't think much of this movie. That's too bad - I thought it was Good! Cute premise and well acted. There are several of the new movies that I think bombed, but not this one.
    8manfredpeter-09628

    Liked,it

    I understand some negative review but I found this one to be very light and calming. No real drama, just moved along nicely. The romance was believable because the two,were able to,get to know one another and then Andrew Walkers characters revelation about his feeling at home in small town. I think Jodie sweetin did good job with an understated but smart and confident character. This movie actually put me in a good mood. I'll take that any day.

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    • Trivia
      The pictures of young Cate are real photos of Jodie Sweetin as a child.
    • Soundtracks
      Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
      Written by Ralph Blane and Hugh Martin

      Performed by Matt Dusk

      Published by EMI Feist Catalog Inc. (ASCAP)

      Courtesy of Music of the Sea

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    • Release date
      • November 2, 2019 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Official sites
      • Reel One Entertainment (United States)
      • The Hallmark Channel (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Feliz y radiante
    • Filming locations
      • Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Cartel Pictures
      • Crown Media Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 24 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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