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A Kindhearted Christmas

  • TV Movie
  • 2021
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
2.3K
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Jennie Garth and Cameron Mathison in A Kindhearted Christmas (2021)
ComedyRomance

Jamie (Jennie Garth), owner of a small-town sightseeing company, has a difficult time navigating the holidays after the death of her husband, who loved giving to others at Christmastime. She... Read allJamie (Jennie Garth), owner of a small-town sightseeing company, has a difficult time navigating the holidays after the death of her husband, who loved giving to others at Christmastime. She gets inspired to give an anonymous donation to a local fundraiser after seeing it on the ... Read allJamie (Jennie Garth), owner of a small-town sightseeing company, has a difficult time navigating the holidays after the death of her husband, who loved giving to others at Christmastime. She gets inspired to give an anonymous donation to a local fundraiser after seeing it on the news, and the whole town gets in the gift-giving spirit. Newscaster Scott (Cameron Mathiso... Read all

  • Director
    • Alysse Leite-Rogers
  • Writers
    • Jennifer Barrow
    • Amyn Kaderali
  • Stars
    • Jennie Garth
    • Cameron Mathison
    • Emily Tennant
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    2.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Alysse Leite-Rogers
    • Writers
      • Jennifer Barrow
      • Amyn Kaderali
    • Stars
      • Jennie Garth
      • Cameron Mathison
      • Emily Tennant
    • 23User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    Jennie Garth
    Jennie Garth
    • Jamie Monroe
    Cameron Mathison
    Cameron Mathison
    • Scott Morris
    Emily Tennant
    Emily Tennant
    • Kylie Monroe
    Bronwen Smith
    Bronwen Smith
    • Colleen
    Blair Penner
    Blair Penner
    • David
    Mark Brandon
    Mark Brandon
    • Mayor Randy McLean
    Catherine Lough Haggquist
    Catherine Lough Haggquist
    • Amari Harris
    Nick Hunnings
    Nick Hunnings
    • Sean Cain
    Michael Meneer
    Michael Meneer
    • Cory Thomas
    Manuela Sosa
    Manuela Sosa
    • Ms. Ramirez
    Ken Lawson
    Ken Lawson
    • Harry Harper
    Janine Astles
    • Townsfolk Parent.
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    • Director
      • Alysse Leite-Rogers
    • Writers
      • Jennifer Barrow
      • Amyn Kaderali
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    7tashkeegan

    Sweet film but that is not how you do crackers!

    A lovelt film with the real spirit of Christmas feeling. It's nothing mind-blowing, just a warm, feel good easy to watch film for a cosy evening.

    Was also good to see Garth again, she's actually looking more beautiful than her younger years and the rest of the cast are great.

    However...Christmas crackers are to be pulled with someone else, it's part of the fun. And traditionally, whoever gets the large part keeps the gift inside..although usually you make it fair and give any extra you win to someone else.

    So put your feet up, get a cup of your favourite hot beverage and enjoy. Merry Christmas to all a good night.
    7MyContribution

    Better than most- well worth watching

    I do enjoy Christmas movies, the Hallmark variety that is. Sometimes when life gets tough, we just need to escape, to breathe in a bit of hope and positive outcomes, even some predictability. This movie delivers. The premise is wider than the typical romance that is found in most movies of this genre. While the 'secret santa' concept is also a popular one, this movie does play it well. I found the characters sufficiently three-dimensional. Their relationships are credible (well, within the realm of the genre). The plot is to be expected, but it is fun to see it develop. I would recommend the movie.
    9smithduke

    Saved by Cameron Mathison!!

    Let me start by saying it's hard for me not to love any movie starring Cameron Mathison so I'm a little biased. He always plays such a kind, genuine, caring, person, in all his movies.

    I enjoyed the premise about an anonymous person giving help and kindness to those in need. Another reviewer said "This plot has been done sooo many times" and this person thought it was boring. I felt the opposite! I haven't seen many movies with this plot on GAC, Hallmark, or Lifetime. I've watched over 500 Hallmark movies. There are few here and there with the "Secret Santa" premise but not to many. Maybe I've missed them somehow. A movie by Lifetime called, A Christmas Angel, was a great movie about a "secret Santa" and I highly recommend it! Don't confuse it with the Hallmark movie and Angel for Christmas. Both great movies.

    My only issue was Jennie Garth's character. Could she eke out a smile? Her character did not exude kindness and empathy at all. She never looked Mathison in the eye or responded with a smile when he complimented her.
    8hypzrkunt

    Way better than expected

    It was good. Jennie Garth was great. Cameron is always good but they had chemistry. I will watch again this year but will definitely rewatch. Gac needs more of this duo as they finally had one that worked.
    10oksankadrobakha

    Such an inspiring story

    I really, realy love this story. It was a very sweet and touching movie. I like this kind of movies which bring inspiration to you and make you do something good for other people.

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    • Trivia
      The second made for television holiday-themed movie for Jennie Garth and Cameron Mathison after starring together in Holidaze (2013).
    • Goofs
      In the UK, Christmas crackers are usually pulled between two people not one.

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    • Release date
      • November 20, 2021 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • İyi Kalpli Bir Noel
    • Filming locations
      • Fort Langley Community Hall - 9167 Glover Rd, Fort Langley, Langley, British Columbia, Canada(Cooperville Town Hall exterior)
    • Production companies
      • All Canadian Entertainment
      • Brad Krevoy Television
      • Motion Picture Corporation of America (MPCA)
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      1 hour 24 minutes
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      • 16:9 HD

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