Back To Christmas

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  • 1996
  • 7.8  (480)

Back to Christmas is a heartwarming family drama embraced by Ion Television in 1996 and produced till 2001. The movie features Shirley Douglas, Kathy Greenwood and Tyrone Savage in the lead roles. It follows several Christmas fairy tale legends, and many elements are seen in its story.

The plot focuses on a woman who's unhappy with her life and never satisfied with her choices. The woman is named Ali, portrayed by Jennifer Beals. She has everything she's ever wanted, but it's not enough for her. She's bored with her life and frustrated with her husband. One day, she wishes she could go back and fix everything that went wrong in her life.

The next day, she wakes up in her old room at her parents' house, surrounded by the things she had before she was an adult. She's confused and disoriented until she finds out that she's actually back in time, a week before Christmas, in 1985. She's been given a second chance to fix her mistakes and make sure that her life turns out the way she wants it to.

She's happy to see her old friends and family, but they don't recognize her. She tries to explain to them, but they think she's crazy. She has to start over and make new connections, knowing what she knows about everyone's future. Ali then has to go out of her way to change the events and undo her past mistakes while keeping an eye on her husband's well-being in the future.

As she tries to reconcile with her past, Ali reconnects with her high school sweetheart, played by Daniel Baldwin. He’s a businessman in the present, and she realizes that he had the potential to become more than what he chose for himself. He supports her newfound ideals and teaches her a few valuable lessons along the way.

Along this journey, Ali rethinks her perception of a happy life and falls in love with the spirit of Christmas. She understands the importance of family and becomes grateful for the life she has. Will she be able to salvage all the wrong choices, reconnect with her husband, and find true love in the holiday season?

Shirley Douglas, Kathy Greenwood, and Tyrone Savage have done a splendid job in portraying their respective roles. As the lead actress, Jennifer Beals has garnered praises for her thoughtful portrayal of Ali’s character while helping maintain the holiday spirit amidst the narrative.

The show does an excellent job of evoking a sense of nostalgia for audiences who grew up in the 1980s. It touches on many themes such as love, friendship, family, and the importance of enjoying the present before it becomes the past. The light-hearted comedy and endearing performances make the story and the characters relatable, and everyone can find something to be happy about.

In conclusion, Back to Christmas is a captivating movie with an excellent cast and an engaging story. The audience can revel in the holiday season through the plot twists and appreciate the significance of family and love during Christmas. It remains one of the best shows that Ion Television aired for over five years.

Back To Christmas
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  • Premiere Date
    December 1, 1996
  • IMDB Rating
    7.8  (480)