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Catch a Christmas Star

  • TV Movie
  • 20132013
  • TV-GTV-G
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
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Shannon Elizabeth and Steve Byers in Catch a Christmas Star (2013)
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Family
With the help of his two precocious kids, a widower reconnects with his high school sweetheart, who just happens to be one of the biggest pop stars on the planet.With the help of his two precocious kids, a widower reconnects with his high school sweetheart, who just happens to be one of the biggest pop stars on the planet.With the help of his two precocious kids, a widower reconnects with his high school sweetheart, who just happens to be one of the biggest pop stars on the planet.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
1.7K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • John Bradshaw
  • Writer
    • Rickie Castaneda
  • Stars
    • Shannon Elizabeth
    • Steve Byers
    • Julia Lalonde
Top credits
  • Director
    • John Bradshaw
  • Writer
    • Rickie Castaneda
  • Stars
    • Shannon Elizabeth
    • Steve Byers
    • Julia Lalonde
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    • 21User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

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    Shannon Elizabeth and Steve Byers in Catch a Christmas Star (2013)
    Shannon Elizabeth in Catch a Christmas Star (2013)
    Shannon Elizabeth, Steve Byers, and Christopher Jacot in Catch a Christmas Star (2013)
    Shannon Elizabeth in Catch a Christmas Star (2013)
    Steve Byers in Catch a Christmas Star (2013)
    Shannon Elizabeth in Catch a Christmas Star (2013)
    Shannon Elizabeth and Christopher Jacot in Catch a Christmas Star (2013)
    Doug MacLeod, Maria Ricossa, Kyle Breitkopf, and Julia Lalonde in Catch a Christmas Star (2013)
    Steve Byers in Catch a Christmas Star (2013)
    Shannon Elizabeth and Christopher Jacot in Catch a Christmas Star (2013)
    Shannon Elizabeth in Catch a Christmas Star (2013)
    Shannon Elizabeth in Catch a Christmas Star (2013)

    Top cast

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    Shannon Elizabeth
    Shannon Elizabeth
    • Nikki Crandonas Nikki Crandon
    Steve Byers
    Steve Byers
    • Chris Marshallas Chris Marshall
    Julia Lalonde
    Julia Lalonde
    • Sophie Marshallas Sophie Marshall
    Kyle Breitkopf
    Kyle Breitkopf
    • Jackson Marshallas Jackson Marshall
    Doug MacLeod
    Doug MacLeod
    • Markas Mark
    Maria Ricossa
    Maria Ricossa
    • Shelleyas Shelley
    Billy MacLellan
    Billy MacLellan
    • Jasonas Jason
    Christopher Jacot
    Christopher Jacot
    • Carmineas Carmine
    Zack Werner
    • Jaycee Silvestrias Jaycee Silvestri
    Traci Melchor
    • Reporteras Reporter
    Melissa Grelo
    • TV Host 1as TV Host 1
    Christopher Russell
    Christopher Russell
    • Henry Williamsas Henry Williams
    • (as Chris Russell)
    Darryl Flatman
    • Kelvinas Kelvin
    Darren Josephs
    • Tonyas Tony
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • John Bradshaw
    • Writer
      • Rickie Castaneda
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    Storyline

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    Nikki Crandon is one of the biggest pop stars on the planet. Whether she's singing the National Anthem or promoting her latest album, everyone knows who she is-none more so than New Jersey high school basketball coach and widower Chris Mitchell, who was Nikki's first love in high school. When Chris' 10-year-old daughter Sophie finds out her dad still has feelings for the singer, she takes matters into her own hands. With her 8-year-old brother Jackson in tow, Sophie succeeds in reuniting the two. But when a misunderstanding and the growing glare of the public spotlight threaten Chris and Nikki's happiness, one can only wonder: will fame get in the way of a Merry Christmas? —Happy_Evil_Dude
    • christmas
    • pop star
    • female singer
    • famous singer
    • christmas movie
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    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Family
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • TV-G
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Aired as the sixth of thirteen original films in The Hallmark Channel's 2013 "Countdown to Christmas" lineup.
    • Connections
      References A-Ha: Take on Me (1985)
    • Soundtracks
      Christmas Star
      Performed by Shannon Elizabeth

      Written by Stacey Hersh, Jeremy Fisher and Robert Vaughn

      [The final non-encore song Nikki performs at the Christmas Eve concert]

    User reviews21

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Not great but not terrible either
    Catch a Christmas Star is an average Christmas TV Movie about a music star who meets her high school sweetheart years later.

    It's a typically cheesy and predictable tale. Shannon Elizabeth isn't convincing as the music star Nikki and the lead male Steve Byers whilst suitably good looking is too wooden. To make matters worse there is little chemistry between them both which makes the story even less unlikely than it already is.

    To be fair there are a few funny moments and these are all provided by the singers assistant Carmine played by Christopher Jacot. He is easily the star of this film. One plus was that unlike many of these type of movies, the kids in the film ( played by Julia Lalonde and Kyle Harrison Brietkopf are actually quite good and aren't either sickly sweet or just plain annoying.

    There is nothing special about this film but it will have it's market and is moderately entertaining.
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    • MattyGibbs
    • Dec 8, 2015

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 17, 2013 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • The Hallmark Channel (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Volver a enamorarse
    • Filming locations
      • Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Hallmark Channel
      • Chesler/Perlmutter Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 24 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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