'Twas the Text Before Christmas

2023 1h 25m EN

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6.5

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★6.5TMDB · 107

RomanceComedyTV Movie

Synopsis

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Addie is a New York City chiropractor mistakenly receives a text from “Nana.” The accidental text turns into a loving friendship between the matronly Nana and Addie who now communicate regularly. Nana invites Addie to spend the holiday in Vermont. It is picture-postcard perfect and exactly as Nana described except for one surprise. Nana’s single son, James, a traveling doctor is also home for the holidays. Over three consecutive years, James and Addie are together during the holidays, though it isn’t until they are both single that they begin to see each other in a different light.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Merritt Patterson
Addie
Trevor Donovan
James
Rob Stewart
Bruce
Jayne Eastwood
Maybel
Marisa McIntyre
Molly
Peyton Boulley
Paige
Derek Moran
Will
Tara Andrea
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: T.W. Peacocke
Writers: Cara J. Russell
Languages: English
Countries: Canada, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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85 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 3 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by T.W. Peacocke, shot by Paul Mitchnick. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Gordon Thorne shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Merritt Patterson and Trevor Donovan and Rob Stewart carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt27915407 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

T.W. Peacocke directs. Paul Mitchnick behind the camera. Gordon Thorne cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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185 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 3 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by T.W. Peacocke, shot by Paul Mitchnick. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Editor Gordon Thorne shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Merritt Patterson and Trevor Donovan and Rob Stewart carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt27915407 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.