
The Holly and the Ivy
A LOVE STORY OF RARE QUALITY flavored with delightful characterizations and priceless humor.
Directed by George More O'Ferrall
Produced by London Films Productions, De Grunwald Productions
A warmly observed Christmas family drama that balances gentle humor with the tender reckoning of a father's neglect and his children's need for connection.
An English clergyman's neglect of his grown children, in his zeal to tend to his parishioners, comes to the surface at a Christmas family gathering.
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Is The Holly and the Ivy scary? No. Less frightening than 98% of films.
Is The Holly and the Ivy violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is The Holly and the Ivy easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 90% of films.
Does The Holly and the Ivy end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.
Is The Holly and the Ivy sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































