Catch a Christmas Star

Catch a Christmas Star

Directed by John Bradshaw

Produced by Chesler/Perlmutter Productions, Hallmark Media

201384 min6.4 / 10

A heartwarming holiday romance about rekindled love between former high school sweethearts, driven by the earnest matchmaking of his children and the warmth of second chances.

Nikki Crandon is one of the biggest pop stars on the planet. Whether she's singing the National Anthem or promoting her latest album, everyone knows who she is—none more so than New Jersey high school basketball coach and widower Chris Mitchell, who was Nikki's first love in high school. When Chris' 10-year-old daughter Sophie finds out her dad still has feelings for the singer, she takes matters into her own hands. With her 8-year-old brother Jackson in tow, Sophie succeeds in reuniting the two. But when a misunderstanding and the growing glare of the public spotlight threaten Chris and Nikki's happiness, one can only wonder: will fame get in the way of a Merry Christmas?

Questions people ask

  • Does Catch a Christmas Star end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 99% of films.

  • Is Catch a Christmas Star easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 98% of films.

  • Is Catch a Christmas Star violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Catch a Christmas Star scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Catch a Christmas Star sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

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Cinnamon Score

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Rarity3

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Surprise72

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love40

How much audiences actually like it

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

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