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The Holiday Sitter

  • TV Movie
  • 2022
  • TV-G
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
2.5K
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Jonathan Bennett, Mila Morgan, George Krissa, and Everett Andres in The Holiday Sitter (2022)
Sam babysits his niece and nephew before the holidays, and when he recruits help from their handsome neighbor Jason, he finds himself in an unexpected romance.
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Sam babysits his niece and nephew before the holidays, and when he recruits help from their handsome neighbor Jason, he finds himself in an unexpected romance.Sam babysits his niece and nephew before the holidays, and when he recruits help from their handsome neighbor Jason, he finds himself in an unexpected romance.Sam babysits his niece and nephew before the holidays, and when he recruits help from their handsome neighbor Jason, he finds himself in an unexpected romance.

  • Director
    • Ali Liebert
  • Writers
    • Greg Baldwin
    • Tracy Andreen
    • Jonathan Bennett
  • Stars
    • Jonathan Bennett
    • George Krissa
    • Chelsea Hobbs
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    2.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ali Liebert
    • Writers
      • Greg Baldwin
      • Tracy Andreen
      • Jonathan Bennett
    • Stars
      • Jonathan Bennett
      • George Krissa
      • Chelsea Hobbs
    • 34User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    Jonathan Bennett
    Jonathan Bennett
    • Sam Dalton
    George Krissa
    George Krissa
    • Jason DeVito
    Chelsea Hobbs
    Chelsea Hobbs
    • Kathleen Walker
    Everett Andres
    Everett Andres
    • Miles Walker
    Mila Morgan
    Mila Morgan
    • Dania Walker
    Matthew James Dowden
    Matthew James Dowden
    • Nate Walker
    Gabrielle Rose
    Gabrielle Rose
    • Marilyn DeVito
    Matty Finochio
    Matty Finochio
    • Peter DeVito
    Amy Goodmurphy
    Amy Goodmurphy
    • Ellie
    Robert Wisden
    Robert Wisden
    • Frank Dalton
    Bella Leonardo
    Bella Leonardo
    • Arabella DeVito
    Todd Matthews
    Todd Matthews
    • Dr. Vance DeBlane
    Rick Dobran
    • Eddie DeVito
    Andy Rukes
    Andy Rukes
    • Tomme DeVito
    Nathan Parrott
    Nathan Parrott
    • Decklan
    Donia Kash
    Donia Kash
    • Billie
    • (uncredited)
    Ross Linton
    Ross Linton
    • Logan
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Ali Liebert
    • Writers
      • Greg Baldwin
      • Tracy Andreen
      • Jonathan Bennett
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    User reviews34

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    8haa4

    RomCom full of love

    This is the most relaxed I've ever seen Jonathan Bennett in one of these movies and I've watched a lot of his movies. He's also really great at slapstick comedy. Why isn't he on a sitcom? And George Krissa-where has he been?

    Super cute and also fun movie. Sam showed the most character development as the story is told from his point of view but it was well written with a believable ending. I'm not sure that these 2 would stay together long term but the writing got me to the ending. I also liked the side stories with Kathleen, Nate and the baby as well as Sam's relationships with Kathleen and her kids. Lots of development there as well.

    Loved the nods to Mean Girls and Legally Blonde. Though I'm not sure what the connection is to Legally Blonde.

    Jonathan and George have great chemistry. This was a great movie that was the literal definition of RomCom.
    8rkaden-28150

    A Wonderful, Fun Movie!

    It's hard to believe it's taken Hallmark this long to make a Christmas themed movie where the main characters, attracted to each other, are the same sex. But, good for Hallmark! We love Jonathan Bennett. This was a very funny movie and like most other Hallmark holiday movies, a bit over the top but, that's what we want when we tune in to Hallmark. Especially their holiday films.

    This movie was as predictable as most others but, the fact it revolved around a gay couple, was a welcome change to reality. Love happens, even between same sex couples! Honestly, we enjoyed the premise and comical events in this so much, the fact it focused on two men was forgotten. It was another entertaining holiday romcom from Hallmark. We feel Halmark has outdone itself this season with a number of good holiday movies.
    8kschles-67905

    Another Milestone Moment

    This was Hallmark's first Christmas movie featuring two gay characters in leading roles The Christmas House also featured Jonathan Bennett as a gay character, which was. Nice, but he and his husband played more as secondary characters.

    This one was about a love story. The plot was fine. The performances were pretty good. But.... I love Jonathan Bennett. He's great looking, and I've seen him give some really good performances. I have noticed that when he does comedy, he tends to go over the top. Lots of mugging and big eyes. He doesn't need it. I think a toned down performance would play better, even in a comedy. Bennett's final scenes show how good he can be.

    Hallmark seems to be diversifying. Not only in types of characters, but in plots as well. I've seen a couple of new movies this year that don't feature a love story as the main plot line. It's a welcome development.
    7preppy-3

    Predictable but sweet

    Gay Sam (Jonathan Bennett) agrees to babysit his niece and nephew around Christmas while his sister and her husband go to pick up a baby they adopted. He has a little trouble with the kids so he asks for help from the next door neighbor Jason (George Krissa). Turns out Jason is gay also and, as he helps Sam, they become attracted to each other. However Jason wants kids and Sam doesn't.

    Utterly predictable but sweet movie. It's VERY G rated but it's colorful and has a good cast. Bennett and Krissa play off each other very well although Bennett has a tendency to overact at times. Still I applaud that we finally have a gay rom-com! Also there are two nice kisses between the guys at the end :) No great shakes but sweet.
    themeganmarie

    A New Favorite!

    Added this to my favorites and will have this on my yearly watch list. The chemistry between the leads was electric and I loved that the main character expressed that while his family was supportive of his sexuality, not everyone in the world is (as shown by the conversation and buzz around this movie before it even released).

    Follows the very predictable Hallmark formula and I love it for that. It told the same types of love stories they tell with same sex couples, but this one just looks a bit different. Just like same sex couples in real life, just two people in love. Give this movie a try!

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    • Trivia
      Jonathan Bennett's character says "stop trying to make fetch happen," a famous line from Mean Girls (2004) in which Bennett has a featured role.
    • Quotes

      Jason DeVito: You cooked with fire?

      Sam Dalton: Okay, now you make me sound like a caveman, which I... strangely like.

    • Connections
      Featured in CBS News Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley: Episode #45.13 (2022)

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    • Release date
      • December 11, 2022 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El canguro de Navidad
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Hallmark Channel
      • Johnson Production Group
      • Manmaid Productions
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      1 hour 24 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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