
Christmas Pen Pals
Directed by Siobhan Devine
Produced by Howard Braunstein Films
A warm, hopeful holiday romance built on the rekindling of a past connection through anonymous letters and second chances.
Following an unexpected breakup weeks before Christmas, Hannah, tech wiz and creator of the dating app, Perfect One, heads home for the holidays, challenged to save her failing business by re-conceiving a new romantic dating model. Upon her return she runs into her high school boyfriend, Sam, who she has carefully avoided for years and reluctantly makes a deal with her dad to sign up for the town’s Christmas Cupid, an anonymous holiday pen pal service. As the season progresses, Hannah is smitten by each beautifully written letter she receives and starts to believe that her Christmas pen pal could be her soul mate.
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Questions people ask
Is Christmas Pen Pals easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 98% of films.
Does Christmas Pen Pals end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.
Is Christmas Pen Pals violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is Christmas Pen Pals scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is Christmas Pen Pals sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.
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Like Christmas Pen Pals
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Christmas Pen Pals
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Christmas Pen Pals, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Christmas Pen Pals, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Christmas Pen Pals, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































