When I Think of Christmas
“Celebrate the high notes.”
Synopsis
Sara Thompson returns to her hometown to help her mother move and is surprised to find her ex-boyfriend Josh Hartman is back home. The two had once planned a life in music together but Sara left to study law. The former flames slowly reconnect and try to heal wounds, both old and new. When Sara makes a surprising discovery, she and Josh forge a bold plan for the upcoming Christmas concert that will lead them all back to their musical roots and make this a holiday to remember.
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Preview - When I Think of Christmas - Hallmark ChannelOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-11-03
Top Cast
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Shenae Grimes-Beech
Sara
Niall Matter
Josh
Beth Broderick
Anna
Michelle Creber
Lynette
Daniel Bacon
Mayor
Jana Benoit
Brooke
Alistair Abell
Uncle Ted
Remy Marthaller
Little Girl Contestant
Maria Yanagisawa
Becca
Tara Pratt
Imogene
Sofia Hodsoni
Ellie
Viola Cerullo
Twin 1
Aliana Cerullo
Twin 2
Bobby Stewart
Mr. Clarkson
Mark Humphrey
George
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Benson
- Screenplay & Story
- Mike Robe, Blythe Robe
- Original Score
- Sean William
- Original Title
- When I Think of Christmas
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Seasonal Road Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Benson
Mike Robe, Blythe Robe
Sean William
William McKnight
Emerson Hill
Charles Cooper, Stephanie Germain, Harvey Kahn
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Benson
Director
Mike Robe
Writer
Blythe Robe
Writer
Charles Cooper
Producer
Emerson Hill
Editor
William McKnight
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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What is When I Think of Christmas about?
Sara Thompson returns to her hometown to help her mother move and is surprised to find her ex-boyfriend Josh Hartman is back home. The two had once planned a life in music together but Sara left to study law. The former flames slowly reconnect and try to heal wounds, both old and new. When Sara makes a surprising discovery, she and Josh forge a bold plan for the upcoming Christmas concert that will lead them all back to their musical roots and make this a holiday to remember.
Who directed When I Think of Christmas?
When I Think of Christmas was directed by Peter Benson.
Who stars in When I Think of Christmas?
The principal cast of When I Think of Christmas includes Shenae Grimes-Beech, Niall Matter, Beth Broderick, Michelle Creber, Daniel Bacon.
When was When I Think of Christmas released and how long is it?
When I Think of Christmas was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for When I Think of Christmas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for When I Think of Christmas was composed by Sean William.
What is the age rating and content advisory for When I Think of Christmas?
When I Think of Christmas holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).