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My Grown-Up Christmas List

  • TV Movie
  • 2022
  • TV-G
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
1.5K
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Kevin McGarry and Kayla Wallace in My Grown-Up Christmas List (2022)
DramaRomance

Taylor and Luke have a special bond that grows between them after several Christmases spent together and apart.Taylor and Luke have a special bond that grows between them after several Christmases spent together and apart.Taylor and Luke have a special bond that grows between them after several Christmases spent together and apart.

  • Director
    • Andrew Cymek
  • Writers
    • Bryar Freed
    • Shawn Riopelle
  • Stars
    • Kayla Wallace
    • Kevin McGarry
    • Lindsay Merrithew
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    1.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Andrew Cymek
    • Writers
      • Bryar Freed
      • Shawn Riopelle
    • Stars
      • Kayla Wallace
      • Kevin McGarry
      • Lindsay Merrithew
    • 89User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Kayla Wallace
    Kayla Wallace
    • Taylor Nichols
    Kevin McGarry
    Kevin McGarry
    • Luke Malone
    Lindsay Merrithew
    Lindsay Merrithew
    • Charlie Malone
    Susan Hamann
    Susan Hamann
    • Peggy Malone
    James M Jenkinson
    • Grandpa Frank Taber
    • (as James M. Jenkinson)
    Cory Lee
    Cory Lee
    • Bonnie Curtis
    Colton Royce
    • Captain Adam Kearny
    Tonjha Richardson
    • Barb Barrett
    John Koensgen
    John Koensgen
    • Colonel Clay Murphy
    Andrew Ball
    • Nathan
    Janet Rice
    • Annie Grantham
    Brigid Duffy
    • Mrs. Johnson
    • (uncredited)
    Dave Rose
    Dave Rose
    • Priest
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Andrew Cymek
    • Writers
      • Bryar Freed
      • Shawn Riopelle
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews89

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    9thave-31768

    Love It Anyway

    My husband proudly served in the United States Army and we are a patriotic family. I really enjoyed, "My Grown-up Christmas List." In fact, it's in my top two movies so far this season. I looked past the errors made regarding military protocol because the storyline, acting and chemistry made me happy. I also like that it was filmed in the winter, so the weather wasn't faked. The times of separation between Taylor and Luke got to me as well. We appreciate that our military was honored by the characters and always watch the Hallmark movies that do so. I'd love to see more with Kevin and Kayla. They have great chemistry and make a wonderful couple.
    7lilysmommy-17963

    It was cute

    The movie was good and thought it was cute. The military aspect as way off though. The hair was too long, lapel rifles crooked, etc. If they're going to use the military in a story line at least make sure things look more put together.
    7momlid

    Not Quite There

    Sweet movie, but lacking in more story, and the biggest problem was definitely the military issues. As my husband said, "If this was a drinking game to drink whenever you find an error, you'd be on the floor before the movie was done." He was in the Army & Air Force for 20 years, and is a military history aficionado. Even I noticed that there was too much long hair and facial hair for any of the US military. My husband noticed too many points to mention, (or completely understand) including all of the military vehicles with civilian plates. Please hire someone to get these things correct! My husband, along with several other US Vets are available!
    6GenXChickie

    Great story, a little slow

    Overall the movie was good. The first hour was slow-moving, but I appreciated the evolution of their relationship. We have dear friends in the military, and the holidays are extremely tough for their families, especially if they can't be together. I wouldn't watch it again, but I didn't dislike it either. I prefer more humor, and the military inaccuracies were noticeable, but the storyline was believable.
    jeffrapage-92221

    Heartwarming

    This had to be the best Hallmark / Christmas movie I've watched this year Kevin and Kayla have so much chemistry this movie was touching and romantic definitely one of those movies more than once.

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Leads Kayla Wallace and Kevin McGarry started dating each other in real life after meeting on the set of When Calls the Heart (2014). They also previously appeared as the romantic leads in Feeling Butterflies (2022).
    • Goofs
      In the wedding scene, the groom's ribbon rack is placed upside down. It looked like the ribbons were in the correct order though.
    • Quotes

      Luke Malone: I like you, Taylor... . And listen, I know this might sound crazy; but just talking to you, it just feels...

      Taylor Nichols: Right?

      Luke Malone: Yeah. It feels right.

      Taylor Nichols: I know.

      Luke Malone: Is this kinda how it's gonna be for us? You know, we just say good-bye... only to bump into each other at some random destination somewhere?

      Taylor Nichols: Maybe this time we don't say goodbye... . Maybe... maybe we try to make it work. We try to keep it going. Write, email. They have phones out there, right?

      Luke Malone: They have a pretty good satellite system, from what I'm told... weather depending.

      Taylor Nichols: I dunno, maybe we... make the distance work. 'Whatever it takes,' right? That's what the army's slogan is.

      [chuckles]

      Luke Malone: Close. Yeah.

      [chuckles]

      Taylor Nichols: I like you too, Luke Malone.

    • Soundtracks
      Grown-Up Christmas List
      Written by David Foster and Linda Thompson
      Performed by Amy Grant
      Published by Peermusic III Ltd. (BMI), Linda's Boys Music (BMI)
      Appears courtesy of A&M Records c/o UMG Recordings
      [Theme song played over opening credits, during Taylor and Luke's dance, and leading into the end credits]

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 9, 2022 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Official sites
      • Hallmark Channel Press (United States)
      • Johnson Production Group (Canada)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Espérame en Navidad
    • Filming locations
      • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Johnson Production Group
      • Hallmark Channel
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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