Merry & Bright
Synopsis
Cate, CEO of the Merry and Bright Candy Cane Company, meets Gabe during the busy Christmas season. She assumes Gabe is the suitor her well-meaning mother is trying to set her up with when in reality, he works for Empire Corporate Recovery, which has been hired to take a closer look at Merry and Bright's operation and find ways to make the company more profitable. As Cate and Gabe begin to work together, they find ways to elevate the business and find that they have more in common than savvy business sense.
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Merry & Bright - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-10-03
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 2020
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Yates
- Screenplay & Story
- Karen Wyscarver, Sanford Golden, Mary Kay Andrews, Erinne Dobson
- Original Score
- Matthew Rogers
- Original Title
- Merry & Bright
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Yates
Karen Wyscarver, Sanford Golden, Mary Kay Andrews, Erinne Dobson
Matthew Rogers
Paul Suderman
Bill Lynch
Jeff Beesley, Tom Berry, Stan Spry, Eric Scott Woods
Department Leadership Roster
Jeff Beesley
Producer
Paul Suderman
Director of Photography
Bill Lynch
Editor
Gordon Wilding
Production Design
Gary Yates
Director
Matthew Rogers
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all ages.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Merry & Bright
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What is Merry & Bright about?
Cate, CEO of the Merry and Bright Candy Cane Company, meets Gabe during the busy Christmas season. She assumes Gabe is the suitor her well-meaning mother is trying to set her up with when in reality, he works for Empire Corporate Recovery, which has been hired to take a closer look at Merry and Bright's operation and find ways to make the company more profitable. As Cate and Gabe begin to work together, they find ways to elevate the business and find that they have more in common than savvy business sense.
Who directed Merry & Bright?
Merry & Bright was directed by Gary Yates.
Who stars in Merry & Bright?
The principal cast of Merry & Bright includes Jodie Sweetin, Andrew W. Walker, Sharon Lawrence, Stephanie Moroz, Darren Martens.
When was Merry & Bright released and how long is it?
Merry & Bright was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Merry & Bright?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Merry & Bright was composed by Matthew Rogers.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Merry & Bright?
Merry & Bright holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).