A California Christmas

2020 1h 46m EN

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6.4

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★6.4TMDB · 379

ComedyRomanceDrama

Synopsis

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With his carefree lifestyle on the line, a wealthy charmer poses as a ranch hand to get a hardworking farmer to sell her family’s land before Christmas.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Lauren Swickard
Callie
Josh Swickard
Joseph
Ali Afshar
Leo
David Del Rio
Manny
Natalia Mann
Hannah
Katelyn Epperly
Liz
Gunnar Anderson
Connor
Julie Lancaster
Amy

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Shaun Paul Piccinino
Writers: Lauren Swickard
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released 6 years ago.

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2 / 8

CINEMA

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Part of the "A California Christmas Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Shaun Paul Piccinino, shot by Brad Rushing. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Jamie Christopherson. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Brett Hedlund 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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Lauren Swickard and Josh Swickard and Ali Afshar carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt13055780 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Shaun Paul Piccinino directs. Brad Rushing behind the camera. Jamie Christopherson scores. Brett Hedlund cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Released 6 years ago.
2Part of the "A California Christmas Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Shaun Paul Piccinino, shot by Brad Rushing. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Jamie Christopherson. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Brett Hedlund shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Lauren Swickard and Josh Swickard and Ali Afshar carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt13055780 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Brad Rushing
Original score: Jamie Christopherson
Editing: Brett Hedlund
Production design: Michael Cooper
Runtime: 106 min · 1h 46m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG-13
IMDB: A California Christmas (2020)

Part of

A California Christmas Collection

A collection of Netflix romantic comedy-dramas.

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Shaun Paul Piccinino

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r96sk2020-12-14
★ 7/10
Predictable and has the usual festive cheese, but it actually works well by the end. I wasn't convinced by the opening chunk of <em>'A California Christmas'</em>, with the obvious plot set-up and iffy cast performances. However, from about the midway point, the film gradually gets better. The onscreen talent slowly grow into their roles. That's no doubt helped by the barrage of heart it attempts, most of which comes off. Lauren Swickard, who also wrote this, is good in the role of Callie. She stars alongside husband Josh Swickard. Given they are together in real life, it is little surprise they have nice chemistry. Ali Afshar, David Del Rio and Amanda Detmer support adequately. It's sweet enough, all in all. It keeps to the right side of the line between enjoyment and boredom, at least in my opinion. Could've done with more Christmas vibes though, given the title and all that...

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