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Destined at Christmas

  • TV Movie
  • 2022
  • TV-PG
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
1.2K
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Shae Robins and Casey Elliott in Destined at Christmas (2022)
Holiday RomanceComedyFamilyHolidayRomance

Kim and Theo meet on Black Friday shopping and there is spark between them, but the couple gets separated due to panic. Both of them can't forget each other and try to search with little inf... Read allKim and Theo meet on Black Friday shopping and there is spark between them, but the couple gets separated due to panic. Both of them can't forget each other and try to search with little information. Can destiny bring back them togetherKim and Theo meet on Black Friday shopping and there is spark between them, but the couple gets separated due to panic. Both of them can't forget each other and try to search with little information. Can destiny bring back them together

  • Director
    • Brittany Wiscombe
  • Writer
    • Brittany Wiscombe
  • Stars
    • Shae Robins
    • Casey Elliott
    • Eve Elliott
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    1.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Brittany Wiscombe
    • Writer
      • Brittany Wiscombe
    • Stars
      • Shae Robins
      • Casey Elliott
      • Eve Elliott
    • 17User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Shae Robins
    Shae Robins
    • Kim Fenech
    Casey Elliott
    Casey Elliott
    • Theo Hall
    Eve Elliott
    • Ashley Hall
    Weixin Le
    Weixin Le
    • Vickie Fenech
    Noah Kershisnik
    Noah Kershisnik
    • Hunter Hall
    Charlotte Hemmings
    Charlotte Hemmings
    • Clarissa
    Matt Koenig
    • Zach
    Pam Eichner
    Pam Eichner
    • Catherine Fenech
    Ty Pursley
    Ty Pursley
    • Glenn Fenech
    Stacey Ann Turner
    Stacey Ann Turner
    • Sharon
    Shawn Stevens
    Shawn Stevens
    • Bill Fenech
    Brooklyn Brough
    • Mia
    Tito Livas
    Tito Livas
    • Ben
    Vivian Mathias
    Vivian Mathias
    • Museum Employee
    Todd Michael Thompson
    • Chain Store Manager
    Wes Tolman
    Wes Tolman
    • Hot Chocolate Seller
    Dele Opeifa
    • Paleontology Worker
    Lonzo Liggins
    Lonzo Liggins
    • Shelter Director
    • Director
      • Brittany Wiscombe
    • Writer
      • Brittany Wiscombe
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    7allmoviesfan

    Destined at Christmas

    The first GAC Family Christmas movie I've watched in 2022 was pretty good.

    A fresh story: two people meet whilst shopping on Black Friday, feel a spark...and then are separated and spend the next month or so trying to find one another with very little in the way of detail about one another - all they each have is a first name. Of course, there are the usual plot devices that you get in these movies, like a few near misses between the two main characters and the introduction of and old/new love interest. Nonetheless, still a pretty good watch. I haven't seen Shae Robbins or Casey Elliott in a film before, but they were pretty good in this one. All in all, just enough original material to keep you (well, me) interested.
    10mschuler-55168

    You are "destined" to love this movie!

    This was a wonderful start to Great American Family Christmas. Two people looking for presents on Black Friday find more than they "bargained" for. This movie is a magical and suspenseful Christmas ride that has you holding hope until the very end that love would find a way. You will enjoy the acting, storyline, twists and turns, and most of all the happy ending.

    The two leads, although not in much of the movie together, have you rooting for them from the start. The daughter does a great job as a kid actor as well, and may be from the credits the actual daughter of the main actor in the movie.

    Have fun with this movie!
    8gfrasmd

    Simple and charming.

    This movie has no big pretenses. It is a simple story. Kim and Theo, a single father, casually meet on Black Friday and develop a strong attraction. Unfortunately, they lose track of each other. In the following weeks, they search and keep missing each other, while carrying on with their lives. The conclusion is quite predictable. There is no serious drama, as both lead characters are wholesome people and all of the others, family and friends, seem equally nice. Some details are quivery, if not illogical. For one, why Theo's divorced wife appears nonexistent in their daughter's life?

    Yet, the movie moves well and manages to be entertaining, while remaining uplifting. Shae Robins and Casey Elliot work great together, projecting warm and sincere, reciprocal feelings. The daughter, Ashley, is captivating. By the way, is she Casey Elliott's real daughter? The movie highlights plenty of Christmas, and everyday, values, such as kindness, generosity and love. If the goal was to provide a family friendly Christmas tale with simple, honest, uplifting emotions, the mission is accomplished. Based on it's values, GAC is my Christmas destination.
    6Jackbv123

    Good family story but a little falt

    This movie starts out a little different than most in this genre, but part of that comes from the premise which is similar in some ways to the kiss in an elevator premise - two strangers meet but get separated. There is not a kiss right off, but otherwise the two leads who hit it off lose track of each other due to a power outage in the store where they are shopping. What is a little unusual here is how much time the lead couple spends with each other and they do some bonding but only at the beginning. Most of the story is about near misses on the two reconnecting. This is keeps going right up to the last minute.

    Something feels just a bit off with the acting and the lines. Maybe a little flat. But there are also a few funny ones.

    Usually, the thing that draws me to this kind of movie where romance is more important than any other theme is time spent developing the romance. Again the premise is responsible for taking a lot of that out of the equation. It is interesting however that Kim does interact with Ashley, without realizing she is Theo's daughter.
    8agrg-86386

    Black Friday Meet Cute

    I wasn't familiar with either of the two leads but they both did a fine job. They had good chemistry right off the bat and that ends up being VERY important because they spend a big chunk of the movie apart. They keep trying to locate each other and there's mishaps where they keep missing each other. It would be extremely frustrating except for the fact that we did see cute scenes of them at the beginning and saw their chemistry that makes us root for the couple.

    Even though I watch a lot of these made-for-tv movies, this plot was new to me so it kept me engaged and I couldn't wait to find out what happened next. When the movie ended I immediately wanted to rewatch it- it's that good. It's cute and fun and I definitely recommend it.

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    • Trivia
      The actress playing Theo's daughter is Casey Elliott's real life daughter, Eve.
    • Goofs
      When Kim visits Zach's house, it does not have an upper level. However, there is immediately a staircase leading both up and down, whilst the ground floor has ample natural light and high ceilings. Also, based on the stairwell's lighting, there is a window above the landing, yet outside shows a ground-level window.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Destined 2: Christmas Once More (2023)
    • Soundtracks
      Winter Town
      Written by Rose Ranger

      Performed by Rose Ranger

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    • Release date
      • October 19, 2022 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Usoda za Božič
    • Filming locations
      • University Place, Orem, Utah, USA
    • Production companies
      • Candlelight Media Group
      • Silver Peak Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 26m(86 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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