
It's Christmas time. Kara Gentry's wealthy grandfather, Bob Gentry, who's been estranged from her father, his son Jeff, has telephoned for the first time in years, asking Kara to spend Christmas with him and her grandmother Elsa. Jessie Wilkins has been living with her Aunt Jenny since her mother's death that year--her father having never been in the picture for some unknown reason-- when her paternal widowed grandmother Judy whom she's never met, invites her to spend Christm... (Full plot summary below)
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It's Christmas time. Kara Gentry's wealthy grandfather, Bob Gentry, who's been estranged from her father, his son Jeff, has telephoned for the first time in years, asking Kara to spend Christmas with him and her grandmother Elsa. Jessie Wilkins has been living with her Aunt Jenny since her mother's death that year--her father having never been in the picture for some unknown reason-- when her paternal widowed grandmother Judy whom she's never met, invites her to spend Christmas with her. Kara and Jessie, both 15, meet on the same Burlington, Vermont to Stillwater, Oklahoma flight, become fast friends, and learn of each other's Christmas plans--and that both are dreading them. When they learn that both are heading to the small town of Guthrie, they decide to switch places so that Kara can experience a Christmas with a more real person than what she thinks her grandparents will be like, while Jessie experiences a Christmas with all the creature comforts unlike how she was raised and unlike how she expects Grandma Judy to be. In and out in one week, no one gets caught, no one gets hurt. They are both able to pull off the ruse as their respective grandparents only know the basics of their lives. But as the week progresses, things get more and more complicated on both sides, as despite their web of lies they have somehow built a certain sense of family with people who aren't their families.
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| User ReviewKay LI was anxious to see #ChristianKane in #ChristmasInTheHeartland and it was as good as promised. The story line had me a little unsure in the beginning.....but, by the end of the movie I was WOWWED! #ChristianKane is a very multi-talented southern gentleman. I would recommend this movie to anyone who wants a "feel good" movie with a little excitement! #TwoThumbsUp |
| User ReviewMatthew BWhat a heartwarming film! I'm from Arkansas, so the heartland is near and dear to me. I loved the hilarious southernisms and zany plot twists! 10/10 |
| User ReviewRichard RThis was a great Christmas time movie to watch about being humble and grateful for what you have |
| User ReviewBeth KA very cute, sweet, funny, happy family film! We watch it all the time and even more during the Holidays! EVERYONE needs to watch this feel-good movie! Nothing heavy, just light-hearted and fun! And of course, my favorite actor, Christian Kane is in it! He's the most under-rated actor on the planet! |
| User ReviewMary BLove it! Such a fun and charming movie especially if you have preteen kids! They need to see this kind of heartwarming entertainment. There isn't enough like this anymore. Kids are so jaded now.. They need to see some good, clean, wholesome movie! It touches the heart with a great anti-bullying message too! I watched because my favorite actor, Christian Kane is in it. I am so glad he is.. I highly recommend this for folks of all ages! |
| User ReviewLowery LWonderful holiday movie to enjoy with your family. Perfect addition to the holiday decorating movie roster! It is always great to see #ChristianKane in these feel good holiday movies that make you smile. |
| User ReviewNicole OThe movie based on the two main characters was a good idea. It had great comedy and entertainment, but the character who played the maid or house staff of Elsa's was portrayed terribly. It wasn't a coincidence that the only black character in the entire movie played the help. It definitely had subliminal meanings of slavery in southern white households. Not cool. It made the movie seem discriminatory. |