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A Boyfriend for Christmas

  • TV Movie
  • 2004
  • TV-G
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
3.6K
YOUR RATING
A Boyfriend for Christmas (2004)
ComedyDramaFamilyRomance

On Christmas Day, Santa brings two lonely people together. But can love overcome deception?On Christmas Day, Santa brings two lonely people together. But can love overcome deception?On Christmas Day, Santa brings two lonely people together. But can love overcome deception?

  • Director
    • Kevin Connor
  • Writer
    • Roger Schroeder
  • Stars
    • Kelli Williams
    • Patrick Muldoon
    • Charles Durning
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    3.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Kevin Connor
    • Writer
      • Roger Schroeder
    • Stars
      • Kelli Williams
      • Patrick Muldoon
      • Charles Durning
    • 25User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Kelli Williams
    Kelli Williams
    • Holly Grant
    Patrick Muldoon
    Patrick Muldoon
    • Ryan Hughes
    Charles Durning
    Charles Durning
    • Santa Claus
    Bruce Thomas
    Bruce Thomas
    • Ted Powell
    Shannon Wilcox
    Shannon Wilcox
    • Joanna Grant
    Martin Mull
    Martin Mull
    • Martin Grant
    Bridget White
    Bridget White
    • Carol Grant
    • (as Bridget Ann White)
    David Starzyk
    David Starzyk
    • Ian
    Jordan Orr
    Jordan Orr
    • Noah Grant
    Shane Baumel
    Shane Baumel
    • Neal Grant
    Erica Gimpel
    Erica Gimpel
    • Beth
    Maeve Quinlan
    Maeve Quinlan
    • Diane
    John Dybdahl
    • Stu
    Kenneth Danziger
    Kenneth Danziger
    • Harrison Lane
    • (as Ken Danziger)
    Rodger Bumpass
    Rodger Bumpass
    • Russell Parker
    Mary Margaret Robinson
    Mary Margaret Robinson
    • Theresa
    Laura Kirk
    Laura Kirk
    • Sheila Denning
    Kimberlee Preish
    Kimberlee Preish
    • Becky Denning
    • (as Kimberly Preish)
    • Director
      • Kevin Connor
    • Writer
      • Roger Schroeder
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    6SimonJack

    Likeable characters carry this light Xmas romance

    This is a seasonal Hallmark TV movie, made for the Holidays. It's clearly a Christmas movie by the setting and sub-themes about kindness, honesty and charity. But, "A Boyfriend for Christmas" is mostly a Christmas romance. As with other films of this ilk, one can see the stretch to come up with something new. The novelty in this one is a little more fairy tale than coincidence.

    While it's somewhat hokey, the main characters are likeable and good. Kelli Williams as Holly Grant is particularly likable. And her apparently wealthy and some
    7nicole_ward

    Nice, simple film!

    A simple, romantic Christmas film. I enjoyed it and know that many others would if it was given the chance. People don't seem to want to watch films that aren't box office hits anymore. I search the internet for such unknown films (like this one) and I am always much more impressed with them. This film is really nice; I would have liked a little bit more emphasis on the Christmas theme over the romantic theme .. but it was still enjoyable. It had Santa so that was good enough ha!

    I think it's a bit slow at first, but after this it picks up and turns out to be great overall. Just get past that slow part and you will most likely enjoy it as much as I did. Yeah, it wasn't the best film (or Christmas film) I have seen, but it is still good and I am glad I found it!
    10dwebster7

    A Boyfriend for Christmas rates a 10 in my book.

    This movie possessed many intriguing smaller conflicts that were eventually resolved in a happy manner. The whole thematic idea of bringing back Christmas into Holly's life was a direct message to the viewing audience that we should never " give up hope " and to those friends out there that need just that little nudge to step into someone else's life can make one's life turn-a-round.

    The plot was superb, casting couldn't have been better. Production was excellent. I could go on for hours but trust that I will urge all of my friends to watch for it next year. This film speaks to the masses in so many ways, values, and how we all should act everyday. I believe I watched the majority of the December offerings. This movie was the chestnut of them all.
    7silverbird899

    Background foliage

    I realize this TV movie is a few years old but I just saw it this past Holiday season. Like the comment I read posted on the main web page, I agree that the plot needed more complexity. However, I did think the story-line was charming and I liked the acting of all the main characters.

    My main protest has to do with the outside settings. This is supposed to be December and all the deciduous trees are still in full foliage? Oh, please. If it's at a geographical location that's cold enough for winter wear and even snow on the ground then I can assure these Southern California movie producers that in December there are NO green leaves (nor even autumn-colored ones left, for that matter) anywhere except on evergreens. Even the grass was still green in this fantasy land.

    For some reason I kept getting distracted from the "charming" story by these seasonal discrepancies. They provided a good laugh.
    8dmh30

    Our New Holiday Tradition

    I know this movie isn't very old. But it has become one of my daughter's and my favorite traditions. We both love the romance of it all. We can't wait for it to be on every Christmas season. The acting is better than most in a "made for TV" movies. We have already set our DVR to make sure we catch this years showing. We recommend it to all our friends and family. It is enjoyable for all ages. My daughter got hooked on this movie when she was about ten years old. And it is still enjoyable to us over 30 romantics, as well.

    It is a feel good movie with a happy ending. What more can you ask for at holiday time?

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    • Trivia
      Shannon Wilcox is Kelli Williams mother in real life as well.
    • Goofs
      When Ryan and Ted play football and fight, there are green leaves on the trees. That is supposed to be during the Christmas/New Year's season. All the leaves should have been gone.
    • Quotes

      Young Holly Grant: [reading] A promised gift will come, my dear,

      Young Holly Grant: A love that's true and steady,

      Young Holly Grant: Between now and the end of the twentieth year,

      Young Holly Grant: When two hearts are ready.

      Young Holly Grant: [stops reading] Twenty years!

    • Connections
      Featured in Everything is Terrible! Holiday Special (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Up on the Housetop (Instrumental)
      (uncredited)

      Written by Benjamin Hanby

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 27, 2004 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Hallmark Channel Press (United States)
      • The Hallmark Channel (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Хлопець на Різдво
    • Filming locations
      • Salt Lake City, Utah, USA(opening aerial shot)
    • Production companies
      • Hallmark Entertainment
      • MAT IV
      • Alpine Medien Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 34m(94 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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