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Holiday Road

  • TV Movie
  • 2023
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
1.7K
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Holiday Road (2023)
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Nine strangers, stranded at an airport during the holidays, unite for a Christmas road trip to Denver. Misadventures lead to unexpected bonds and heartfelt conversations.Nine strangers, stranded at an airport during the holidays, unite for a Christmas road trip to Denver. Misadventures lead to unexpected bonds and heartfelt conversations.Nine strangers, stranded at an airport during the holidays, unite for a Christmas road trip to Denver. Misadventures lead to unexpected bonds and heartfelt conversations.

  • Director
    • Martin Wood
  • Writers
    • Grant Scharbo
    • Gina Matthews
  • Stars
    • Sara Canning
    • Warren Christie
    • Princess Davis
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    1.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Martin Wood
    • Writers
      • Grant Scharbo
      • Gina Matthews
    • Stars
      • Sara Canning
      • Warren Christie
      • Princess Davis
    • 38User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 nominations total

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    Sara Canning
    Sara Canning
    • Dana
    Warren Christie
    Warren Christie
    • Clay
    Princess Davis
    Princess Davis
    • Maya
    Kiefer O'Reilly
    Kiefer O'Reilly
    • Ben Napier
    Enid-Raye Adams
    Enid-Raye Adams
    • Trisha Napier
    Sharon Crandall
    Sharon Crandall
    • Lei Ling
    Ryan Mah
    Ryan Mah
    • Kai Ling
    Trevor Lerner
    Trevor Lerner
    • Dusty
    Brittany Willacy
    Brittany Willacy
    • Ember Craig
    Kwasi Thomas
    • Karl
    Jecca Beauchamp
    Jecca Beauchamp
    • Grace
    Laura Mitchell
    Laura Mitchell
    • Beth
    Benita Ha
    Benita Ha
    • Ming
    Kayla Deorksen
    Kayla Deorksen
    • Sarah
    Kapila Rego
    Kapila Rego
    • Amy
    Simon Chin
    Simon Chin
    • Santa Claus
    Tal Shulman
    Tal Shulman
    • Barista #1
    Jennifer Rose Garcia
    Jennifer Rose Garcia
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    • Director
      • Martin Wood
    • Writers
      • Grant Scharbo
      • Gina Matthews
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    User reviews38

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    9allmoviesfan

    Brilliant - one of Hallmark's best

    When Hallmark put their mind to it, THIS is what you get: "Holiday Road", a heartfelt, thoughtful and heartwarming Christmas movie about a group of strangers from different walks of life stranded in Portland and needing to get to Denver for Christmas for a multitude of oft-complicated reasons.

    With flights grounded due to a winter storm, they rent one of those big Mercedes Sprinter Vans and drive there instead...learning about themselves and each other along the way, on a trip that doesn't quite go to plan. (Based on a true story, at least according to the opening credits.)

    So many wonderful scenes. Well-written and well acted by the diverse cast - the casting is top-notch - with a great soundtrack, and, crucially, avoiding most of the usual Hallmark tropes. There are some melancholy moments and some happy moments, and an ending that, although a little predictable, hits you right in the feels.

    Really loved this.
    7PerryAtTheMovies

    Friendship, Love, and Memories....

    7.2/10

    Hallmark finally has a new storyline, but of course it comes with a price, if you've got a heart for true to life stories at Christmas time. I recommend checking it out with a box of tissues nearby. Lucky for you the commercials give you a moment to catch your heart before it gets too heavy.

    This is more than just a love story. It's a friendship story with a loving twist added in. While the movie claims to be based on a true story it isn't specifically based on any one persons experience. It's based on the stranded travellers experience of wanting to get home for the holidays.

    There are nine main characters in this film and each character is unique with a few stories having overlapping experiences. I won't describe them because part of the fun of watching "Holiday Road" was learning about each persons life and how the holidays affect them.

    This is one of those few stories Hallmark has nailed and can be proud to have made. "Holiday Road" isn't cheesy. It's well written and acted. The characters are relatable in some aspect, and it just pulls you into the holiday spirit.

    Overall, I recommend adding this one to your Christmas Countdown list. My aunt was right when she said the humour was good, and the film itself was pretty good too.

    That's all for now. Thank you for taking the time to read my review. Until next time.... Enjoy the show!
    10mcg262

    Holiday Road

    I have watching Hallmark channel since it started and can honestly say this is the best holiday movie it has ever produced. Kudos to the writers and entire cast. It was a perfect ten in every way. Finally a great holiday movie from Hallmark. Since I don't want to put in any spoilers. I would like to encourage every one to watch this excellent film. It grabs your interest from the very beginning and keeps you entertained through the entire film. All nine characters have their own story and problems and each character is give his or her complete story. It was so good I am thinking I will watch it again, thank Hallmark for a totally new romance movie!!!
    10granniesue-49276

    Checks ALL the boxes!

    Hallmark you've hit a home run! I had given up on most of the Hallmark movies...so tired of the same theme, just different actors in a different setting - -> for years on end. And, for a long time, featuring the same people in the leading rolls, even if their acting skills were lacking. This movie has delightful people who play their parts well. Love anything Warren Christie does, so that was a bonus. It created in me a whole host of feelings & emotions. This was a wonderful movie to lead into the holiday season right after Thanksgiving. It left me wanting more... I didn't want it to end. It was that good.
    9rhansen-34913

    One of the absolute best

    We have watched Hallmark movies for years and can say that this is one of the absolute best. It is funny heartwarming, and has a great story about people meeting and becoming more than friends. Eight people get stranded at an airport in Portland, Oregon, and somehow figure out a way to get a van together and make it to Denver for Christmas. They learn stories about each other, and while they don't start out as friends, they end up as family. There is the normal van breakdown during the trip, a Christmas elf contest and the viewer gets to learn the backstory on each character. Very heartwarming. Highly recommend.

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      It is highly unlikely that traveling from Hong Kong to Denver would be via Portland, OR.
    • Quotes

      Clay: [to Dana] Just for the record, my order is not that complicated.

      Clay: [turning to the barista for confirmation] It's not that complicated, right?

      Barista #1: My employee handbook says I can't answer that.

    • Connections
      References La La Land (2016)

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    • Release date
      • November 24, 2023 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Cantonese
    • Also known as
      • Roadtrip Weihnachtswunder
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Timeless Pictures
      • Basset Hound Distribution
      • Little Engine Productions
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      1 hour 24 minutes
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