The Christmas House
The Christmas House

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The Christmas House

2020
Movie
85 min
English

Working through some difficult decisions, Mitchell family matriarch Phylis and patriarch Bill, have summoned their two grown sons – TV stars Mike Mitchell and Brandon Mitchell – home for the holidays. It is their hope that bringing the family together to recreate the Christmas house, will help them find resolution and make a memorable holiday for the entire family and community.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Google Users75%
Director: B.E. JohnsonGenres: Comedy, Drama, Family, Romance

Plot Summary

A gay couple, Brandon and Jake, travel to their parents' home for the holidays with the intention of discussing selling the house. As they navigate family dynamics and old memories, they also reconnect with people from their past. Meanwhile, their sister, TV star Robin, is dealing with her own set of life challenges. The film explores themes of family, love, and the meaning of home during the Christmas season.

Critical Reception

The Christmas House was met with a generally positive reception from audiences, particularly praised for its heartwarming story and representation. Critics noted its blend of traditional holiday movie tropes with modern themes. However, some found the plot predictable, a common criticism of the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its inclusive and heartwarming narrative.

  • Appreciated for its strong family themes and festive spirit.

  • Some viewers found the storyline to be somewhat conventional for a holiday film.

Google audience: Google users generally enjoyed 'The Christmas House,' highlighting its positive messaging and enjoyable holiday atmosphere. Many viewers appreciated the film's representation and the emotional journey of its characters, finding it a feel-good movie for the season.

Fun Fact

The film made history by featuring the first same-sex couple storyline in a Hallmark Channel Christmas movie.

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r96sk

r96sk

Almost passable, but not quite. <em>'The Christmas House'</em> is cheesy and the actual plot is lame, I do appreciate the additional bit of depth to the story though - admittedly that's relatively-speaking as it's still a Hallmark movie,...