Christmas Joy

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  • TV-G
  • 2018
  • 2 hr
  • 6.4  (2,065)

Christmas Joy is a heartwarming Christmas movie that tells the story of a woman named Joy Holbrook who returns to her hometown of Crystal Falls after her aunt's death to help her family run her aunt's toy store during the holiday season. Joy is a successful market researcher in Washington, D.C. who has put her personal life on hold to focus on her career. She is not thrilled at the idea of leaving her fast-paced lifestyle to go back to her small town but she sees it as an opportunity to help her family and reconnect with her roots.

Upon her arrival in Crystal Falls, Joy immediately gets to work helping her family with the toy store. She meets Ben Andrews, a local contractor who is hired by Joy's family to renovate the store. Initially, Joy and Ben have a bit of a rocky start as they clash over the renovations. However, as they spend more time together, they begin to develop feelings for each other.

As the holiday season approaches, Joy throws herself into the business of running the store and planning the town's Christmas parade. With the help of her family, friends, and the local community, Joy is able to bring the toy store back to life while also reigniting her love for Christmas.

Throughout the movie, we see flashbacks of Joy's childhood and her close relationship with her aunt. These flashbacks help to highlight the importance of family, tradition, and community during the holiday season.

The performances from the cast are outstanding, particularly Danielle Panabaker who plays Joy with a perfect mix of vulnerability and determination. Matt Long, who plays Ben, is charming and lovable, making the chemistry between him and Panabaker palpable. Lucia Walters, who plays Joy's mother, is a standout performer as well, delivering a heartfelt performance that complements the movie's themes of family and tradition.

The movie's setting is also worth noting. The small town atmosphere of Crystal Falls feels authentic and inviting. The Christmas decorations and festivities add to the warm and cozy vibe of the film, making it a perfect choice for a holiday movie night with friends or family.

Overall, Christmas Joy is a delightful and heartwarming Christmas movie that balances romance, family, and tradition in a way that is both entertaining and meaningful. Its message about the importance of family and community is timeless, and its festive atmosphere is a perfect way to get into the holiday spirit.

Christmas Joy is a 2018 kids & family movie with a runtime of 2 hours. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.4.

Christmas Joy
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Christmas Joy is available to watch, stream, download and buy on demand at Amazon Prime, The Roku Channel, Apple TV, Amazon and Vudu. Some platforms allow you to rent Christmas Joy for a limited time or purchase the movie and download it to your device.
  • Release Date
    2018
  • MPAA Rating
    TV-G
  • Runtime
    2 hr
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    6.4  (2,065)