A California Christmas
A California Christmas

Movie spotlight

A California Christmas

2020
Movie
106 min
English

With his carefree lifestyle on the line, a wealthy charmer poses as a ranch hand to get a hardworking farmer to sell her family’s land before Christmas.

Insights

IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Google Users66%
Director: Shaun Paul PiccininoGenres: Romance, Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

A wealthy, self-centered city heiress, who despises the holidays, is sent to manage her family's dairy farm in rural Oregon during Christmastime. There, she clashes with and eventually falls for the handsome, hardworking rancher who is determined to save the farm from being sold. Their unexpected romance blossoms amidst the festive season and picturesque winter wonderland.

Critical Reception

A California Christmas received generally mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and formulaic romantic comedy tropes. However, it found a more favorable reception with audiences, particularly those looking for lighthearted, seasonal holiday fare.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies heavily on familiar holiday movie clichés.

  • Lindsay Lohan's return to acting is a highlight for some viewers.

  • The chemistry between the leads is a common point of praise.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed the film for its festive atmosphere and charming storyline, with many appreciating the holiday spirit and the lead actors' performances. Some viewers found it a bit predictable but a pleasant watch for the season.

Fun Fact

This film marked Lindsay Lohan's return to a leading role in a feature film after several years.

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TMDB Reviews

1 reviews
r96sk

r96sk

Predictable and has the usual festive cheese, but it actually works well by the end. I wasn't convinced by the opening chunk of <em>'A California Christmas'</em>, with the obvious plot set-up and iffy cast performances. However, from abo...