Christmas at the Golden Dragon

Family, love, and Chinese fusion.

2022 • 84 min • TV Movie · Comedy · Drama · Romance

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Synopsis

When Romy and Rick’s parents surprise them with the news that they will be closing the Chinese restaurant they have owned and operated for decades, the siblings each find themselves reevaluating their futures. Also impacted by the news are the landmark restaurant’s loyal patrons and staff, who have all come to depend on the restaurant over the holidays.

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Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

22 reviews

100 Reviewers · 1 · 71%
62 Audience · 21 · 29%

Romy and Rick's parents decide to close their beloved Chinese restaurant, the Golden Dragon, after decades of operation. This news impacts the siblings, staff, and loyal patrons as they navigate change during the holiday season and reevaluate their futures.

Violence & peril: 0/10
Language: 0/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 0/10

Heads up

Characters toast with champagne.
Brief, mild romantic moments.

What it models well

Family bonds and support
Community and tradition
Adapting to change
The spirit of Christmas

Talk about it after

How families deal with big decisions together.
The importance of community gathering places.
Embracing new beginnings during challenging times.

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Top billed cast

Director: David I. Strasser • Crew: Melynda Bissmeyer, Emily Ting

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RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
I thought I would try this movie for a couple of reasons. It received fairly good ratings for a Hallmark holiday film. You know, those feel good, snow and miracle-filled films they crank out every year. Also, for several years we had our Christmas Day lunch at Chinese restaurants, so on some level it resonated a little. I made it through to the end, so that is an improvement over the norm for these films.…
Peter McGinn, TMDB Community