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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
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • 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
  • 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
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews25

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    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!
    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.
    7Rev_Cole

    Hallmark movie done good

    I've never found myself much of a fan of Hallmark productions. They call their works original but are more and more just spins/homages to classic movies. Nonetheless, while this movie followed the lines of the average Holiday Romance movie, it was quite good. Kelli Williams was beautiful and mostly believable as her part. The whole story was, while nothing ground breaking, still a wonderful movie that I actually sat through and thoroughly enjoyed. Surprisingly enough, Kelli's young double, another Kelli, was believable as well to be her younger self. All in all, a movie I plan to consider buying on DVD, especially if it has some interesting outtakes and actor interviews.
    10catgrl9

    "Three Thumbs Up"

    I loved this movie! It is great has great Christmas spirit and is my favorite Christmas movie. The movie is about a girl named Holly wishes for a boyfriend for her 13th Christmas. 20 years later, she has lost most of her Christmas spirit. But when a mysterious man named Doug Firwood shows up at her house as a "Christmas present", she is doubtful. Soon enough, he charms her family and they fall in love. A big misunderstanding breaks the relationship. Will Holly find her true love? You'll have to watch the movie.

    This movie really shows what it is like to fall in love with a twist of comedy and Christmas. I have seen it 2 times this year, and loved every minute.
    7kz917-1

    Lovely!

    Sometimes love is worth the wait. Like twenty years or so..

    Santa finally comes through with a boyfriend for Christmas...

    Who else wants Patrick Muldoon on their doorstep Christmas morning?

    Worth a view.

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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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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 34m(94 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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