Hallmark’s ‘We Need A Little Christmas’: All The Details

Hallmark Photo: Erica Durance, Patrick Sabongui Credit: ©2022 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Brendan Meadows

Hallmark Movies & Mysteries kicks off their 2022 season with We All Need A Little Christmas.

This Miracles Of Christmas movie stars Lynn Whitfield (Greenleaf, The Retirement Plan), Erica Durance (Color My World With Love, Girl In The Shed: The Kidnapping Of Abby Hernandez), Patrick Sabongui (The Flash, Homeland), Azriel Dalman (Coyote Creek Christmas, Soccer Mom Madam), Angelica Clarissa Lo (Old Friends At Christmas), Kaitlyn Santa Juana (The Friendship Game, The Flash), Rick Worall, Ryhs Cawley, Tara Whatley (Unseen, Nancy’s Dead!), Toby Marks (Riverdale, Maple Valley Christmas), Brenda Lee Howard (Old Friends At Christmas), Scott Brown (Somewhere In Montana, Pandora’s Box), and Byron Wilson (SonReal: For The Town)

Graham Locke (A Christmas Together With You), and Angela Mancuso (Aladdin And The Death Lamp, Fire & Ice) wrote the script, with Kevin Fair (He’s Not Worth Dying For, Always Amore) directing.

Hallmark Photo: Lynn Whitfield, Erica Durance, Patrick Sabongui, Azriel Dalman
Hallmark Photo: Lynn Whitfield, Erica Durance, Patrick Sabongui, Azriel Dalman

What Is We Need A Little Christmas About?

According to the Hallmark synopsis, Julie (Durance) and her young son Gavin (Dalman) have just moved into a new home. Their neighbor, Irene (Whitfield) is an elderly woman with a zest for life. Irene even shovels her own driveway! She has been living alone for over a decade and is very capable on her own. But it is just that. She is alone. Therefore, the new neighbors bring a lot of life to the neighborhood.

However, this has been a difficult time for Julie. It has been just under a year since Julie lost her husband. He was also her business partner in their architectural design firm. Now, Julie is the sole owner of the business. Moreover, this is their first Christmas without him.

That is why Julie sends her son to a Christmas day camp. Serendipitously, Irene volunteers for a lot of charities and programs and works at the camp. Gavin and Irene became fast friends.

Irene has been a widow for over decade and Julie for less than a year. Yet, the two women begin to bond over their similar situations. Although Irene raised her grandson, he is now a military doctor. She has been through it all and comprehends what Julie is going through.

Moreover, Irene understands how hard it is to find balance. Now, she shows Julie how to balance her personal and professional lives.

To thank Irene, Julie plans a Christmas surprise for her new neighbor. She wants to repay her kindness and friendship.

When Can You Watch Hallmark’s We Need A Little Christmas?

The premiere of We Need A Little Christmas is on Saturday, October 22, at 9 p.m., Eastern, on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. Encore showings include Sunday, October 23, at 6 p.m., Tuesday, October 25, at 8 p.m., and Saturday, October 29, at 4 p.m., all times Eastern.

Georgia Makitalo

2 Comments

  1. Thank you for spotlighting Erica Durance new Hallmark Movie and Mysteries project. She’s absolutely a brilliant actress and a mega star to this #ProudDurancer super supportive fan. Hallmark should’ve already inked a deal with her but they are cowards. It’s because she isn’t a A-list celebrity. I’m truly disappointed but not shocked. Sincerely Malie Jean Bingham from Indianapolis, Indiana. USA!!!!

  2. When will the movie be aired again? We had it taped on Xfinity, but it is no longer there. We cannot find it anywhere!
    I absolutely love the movie: the plot, the characters; the Christmas spirit.

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