Eight Gifts of Hanukkah

Eight Gifts of Hanukkah

Life is full of surprises.

Directed by Mark Jean

Produced by Eight Road Productions, Front Street Pictures

202184 min7.1 / 10

A warm, lighthearted romantic comedy built around the mystery of a secret admirer and the discovery of unexpected love during Hanukkah.

An anonymous suitor sends optometrist Sara a gift for each night of Hanukkah. On her journey to find her secret admirer, she learns her one true love might be someone she never expected.

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  • Does Eight Gifts of Hanukkah end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.

  • Is Eight Gifts of Hanukkah easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.

  • Is Eight Gifts of Hanukkah violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Eight Gifts of Hanukkah sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Is Eight Gifts of Hanukkah scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

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Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity24

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise96

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love72

How much audiences actually like it

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