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A California Christmas: City Lights

  • 2021
  • PG-13
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
3.7K
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Amanda Detmer, Ali Afshar, Shaun Paul Piccinino, David Del Rio, Lauren Swickard, Noah James, Laura James, and Josh Swickard in A California Christmas: City Lights (2021)
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Sequel to "A California Christmas". Follows Callie and Joseph one year after they fell in love, now running a dairy farm and winery, but their romance is threatened when business and family ... Read allSequel to "A California Christmas". Follows Callie and Joseph one year after they fell in love, now running a dairy farm and winery, but their romance is threatened when business and family obligations call Joseph back to the city.Sequel to "A California Christmas". Follows Callie and Joseph one year after they fell in love, now running a dairy farm and winery, but their romance is threatened when business and family obligations call Joseph back to the city.

  • Director
    • Shaun Paul Piccinino
  • Writer
    • Lauren Swickard
  • Stars
    • Lauren Swickard
    • Josh Swickard
    • Ali Afshar
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    3.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Shaun Paul Piccinino
    • Writer
      • Lauren Swickard
    • Stars
      • Lauren Swickard
      • Josh Swickard
      • Ali Afshar
    • 48User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Lauren Swickard
    Lauren Swickard
    • Callie
    Josh Swickard
    Josh Swickard
    • Joseph
    Ali Afshar
    Ali Afshar
    • Leo
    David Del Rio
    David Del Rio
    • Manny
    Natalia Mann
    Natalia Mann
    • Hannah
    Raquel Dominguez
    Raquel Dominguez
    • Brandy
    Laura James
    Laura James
    • Victoria
    Noah James
    Noah James
    • Owen
    Katelyn Epperly
    Katelyn Epperly
    • Liz
    Gunnar Anderson
    Gunnar Anderson
    • Connor
    Amanda Detmer
    Amanda Detmer
    • Wendy
    Derrica Barbee
    • Derrica
    Bethany Walls
    Bethany Walls
    • Ainsley 'Mother Mary'
    Julie Lancaster
    Julie Lancaster
    • Ms. Van Aston
    Kane Lim
    Kane Lim
    • Kane Kim
    Riley Dandy
    Riley Dandy
    • Tiffany
    Daniel Booko
    Daniel Booko
    • Kirk
    Shaun Paul Piccinino
    Shaun Paul Piccinino
    • Veterinarian
    • (as Shaun Piccinino)
    • Director
      • Shaun Paul Piccinino
    • Writer
      • Lauren Swickard
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    User reviews48

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    8brunodiane

    My BF and I loved this!

    My BF and I were looking for a cozy movie to watch together and chose this. It was exactly what we were looking for. Just a feel good movie that had us smiling throughout. We noticed afterwards that the couple is married in real life and Lauren Swickard also wrote the movie! What an incredible talent!
    10snaisux4kash

    escapist holiday fun

    Was stuck watching 18 hours of bollywood trash on an international flight home for the holidays and this was waiting for me when i got home. It was heaven after all that cr-p! These two are so cute together. It's a lighthearted fun holiday romance, and it's great at being that. Like a lot of christmas romcoms its light on the christmas but heavy on fun and good feelings. Would love to see more of these two.
    9sadiesipp

    Highly Recommend!

    I saw this trending at the top of Netflix and decided to watch it. I honestly loved it. The storyline was entertaining and there were a few good laughs. The chemistry between the two leads is great but Lauren Swickard really carries the film. I'm excited to see what this team does next.
    10redloveskools

    A great sequel to the first Cali Christmas

    You never know what to expect with a sequel, usually disappointing. California Christmas City Lights was fantastic. The story had a great pace and Lauren Swickard once again carried the film with her incredible talent. Her chemistry with her hubby is nice to see also. Sometimes you see actors and they have no chemistry and tanks the film or show.

    David del Rio did not disappoint. So funny. Love the Brandy character.

    Well written, well done!!
    6megan_chatterton

    Subpar Sequel

    Definitely a step down from the first one. Very formulaic (especially the ending) and some very annoying scenes with Manny. The movie never felt like Christmas time despite the decorations.

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    • Trivia
      The boat scene was filmed in Petaluma on the Petaluma River
    • Goofs
      Half an hour in, Joseph, Lauren and Victoria ride the elevator from their balcony suite, on one of the upper floors of the hotel, down to the lobby level where the roof garden is located. However, a shot of the elevator's floor indicator shows the elevator going up, not down.
    • Connections
      Features A California Christmas (2020)
    • Soundtracks
      Forever Kind of Way
      Written by Jamie Christopherson
      and Katelyn Epperly
      Performed by Katelyn Epperly
      Mixed by CJ-0

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    • Release date
      • December 16, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Netflix Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Una Navidad en California: Luces de la ciudad
    • Filming locations
      • Petaluma, California, USA
    • Production company
      • ESX Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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