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Leah's Perfect Gift

  • TV Movie
  • 2024
  • TV-G
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
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Emily Arlook and Evan Roderick in Leah's Perfect Gift (2024)
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A Christmas lover, Leah has admired the holiday from afar because she's Jewish. Though her family celebrates Hanukkah, Leah has longed to experience a traditional Christmas. When her boyfrie... Read allA Christmas lover, Leah has admired the holiday from afar because she's Jewish. Though her family celebrates Hanukkah, Leah has longed to experience a traditional Christmas. When her boyfriend Graham invites her to spend the holidays with his classic Connecticut family, she eager... Read allA Christmas lover, Leah has admired the holiday from afar because she's Jewish. Though her family celebrates Hanukkah, Leah has longed to experience a traditional Christmas. When her boyfriend Graham invites her to spend the holidays with his classic Connecticut family, she eagerly accepts. Excited to dive into the quintessential Christmas she's always dreamed of, Lea... Read all

  • Director
    • Peter Benson
  • Writers
    • Catherine Beck
    • Emily Fox
  • Stars
    • Emily Arlook
    • Evan Roderick
    • Barbara Niven
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    734
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Peter Benson
    • Writers
      • Catherine Beck
      • Emily Fox
    • Stars
      • Emily Arlook
      • Evan Roderick
      • Barbara Niven
    • 18User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Emily Arlook
    Emily Arlook
    • Leah Goldberg
    Evan Roderick
    Evan Roderick
    • Graham Westwood
    Barbara Niven
    Barbara Niven
    • Barbara Westwood
    Sidney Quesnelle
    Sidney Quesnelle
    • Maddie Westwood
    Christopher Shyer
    Christopher Shyer
    • Mitchell Westwood
    Robyn Ross
    Robyn Ross
    • Mrs. Goldberg
    Barry W. Levy
    Barry W. Levy
    • Mr. Goldberg
    • (as Barry Levy)
    Cecilly Day
    Cecilly Day
    • Tricia
    Maia Beresford
    Maia Beresford
    • Julia
    Bree Woodill
    Bree Woodill
    • Sarah
    Cameron McDonald
    • Mr. Hempsted
    Tanis Dolman
    Tanis Dolman
    • Mrs. Hempsted
    Chantele Semilla-Regan
    Chantele Semilla-Regan
    • Sales Girl
    Arya Rajagopalan
    • Nicole
    Stewart Prince
    Stewart Prince
    • Zack
    Jade Pattenden
    Jade Pattenden
    • Maddie's Ex-Girlfriend
    • Director
      • Peter Benson
    • Writers
      • Catherine Beck
      • Emily Fox
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    User reviews18

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    VetteRanger

    Sorry, had to bag this one halfway through

    Here is one of the Jewish people partaking in their first Christmas (and sometimes vice versa) stories. We've seen several, and ALL the rest are better.

    The mother is unbearable. I "think" she's supposed to be funny. She's not. She's insensitive, cold, and obnoxious to the point we simply could not watch anymore.

    Emily Arlook as the female lead should at least be charming and sympathetic. She's not. We found her annoying, too. The father is shallow and useless. The sister is okay. They should have used her more. MUCH more. The male lead came across as the most likable "main character", but they didn't even use him enough. When the plot description says "awkward", believe it. It's just not "funny awkward", it's "disturbing awkward".

    But the mother spoils the entire story. She's not someone I'd tolerate in my life, and not even for two hours. Buh bye!
    2bounceallie

    What happened to Hallmark!

    This is not a Hallmark movie. Hallmark movies have lovable and kind characters. These people were mean and rude and it wasn't redeemed in the end. I thought the lead actress did a great job as an actress, it was no fault to her that the story line lacked the true Hallmark Christmas spirit.

    Most of us watch Hallmark movies because they are uplifting and warm. This was one of those that left you uncomfortable in every scene. I don't understand the direction Hallmark is going in but this didn't work. I would compare this to Meet the Parents, although it wasn't a comedy it gave me the same uncomfortable feeling the entire movie.
    712101968kaw

    Chemistry

    I was pleasantly surprised by this movie. I thought Leah and Graham had chemistry. You could tell they really loved each other. I loved the sister too. She brought in some comedic timing that was needed. I loved mixing the Jewish and Christian traditions. I would agree with other reviewers that Graham's parents were over the top and rude. I don't know why Hallmark does that and then in the final moments they change. It's not believable. I really felt Leah's performance and how she didn't feel like she fit in with Graham's parents. He played both sides well. Maybe he could have listened to Leah better but that is where some of the conflict lyes. The ex girlfriend could have been left out. She really brought nothing to the table. Overall I really liked this movie.
    6Jackbv123

    Ugly middle

    I saw other reviews and expected Graham's family, especially the mom, to be worse. Oh she was bad enough, but I've seen worse. Actually the movie started out well enough at Leah's family's house. There are several good moments between Graham and Leah. However, the constant putdowns of Leah did not lead to much Ho, Ho, Ho. Leah starts to get down on herself which isn't a good look for her.

    So awkward? All the putdowns are nothing compared to the Christmas Eve gifts.

    Obviously things pick up and several nice things happen.

    BTW - about the vases. It really bothered me enough the Julia made Leah pay full price for the broken vases given that it was an accident. Over $300 at retail should have got a discount for multiple purchases anyway. But then she had to rub it in later when Leah meets her again making it sound like Leah did her so much harm even after paying for it.

    Another BTW - Hallmark's running gag about Die Hard is kind of cute.
    5leeann-71928

    This movie gave me anxiety

    This seemed like a cute movie, the main actress was great she was funny, cute and did a good job, but halfway through I had to stop watching take a deep breath and remind myself it's not real. It's a movie they are not real people. Because the way they treat this poor girl in this movie was so hard to watch it was giving me anxiety! Was the mom supposed to have a mental illness(ocd) and it just not be talked about? Because she was so bad and even in the end when she was being "nice" I couldn't take her seriously I was waiting for another put down from her and even the mean ex girlfriend I was thinking wow they really just threw in nice moments that fell flat. A rewrite for the mom and maybe a different actress to play her and I would've loved it! The main actress is the only reason I watched the whole thing and am giving it 5 stars.

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    • Trivia
      Evan Roderick and the director of this movie, Peter Benson, played the same character in the Aurora Teagarden movie series as Authur Smith.
    • Quotes

      Leah Meyer: Is this even real? It's like a postcard.

    • Connections
      References White Christmas (1954)

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    • Release date
      • December 8, 2024 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • MarVista Entertainment
      • Two 4 The Money Media
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      1 hour 24 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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