Journey Back to Christmas

2016 • 84 min • Drama · Family · TV Movie

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Synopsis

WWII has ended and Hanna is still grieving over her husband's disappearance. When the Christmas Comet appears for the first time in 70 years, Hanna is caught in a terrible storm and knocked unconscious. When she wakes up, she's in 2016.

Our family guide

Best from age 7

Movie Knight Score

95 reviews

65 Audience · 95 · 100%

A WWII-era nurse grieving her missing husband is transported 70 years into the future by a mysterious Christmas comet. She awakens in 2016, a world utterly transformed, and must navigate modern life while trying to understand her unexpected journey. This heartwarming tale explores themes of hope, loss, and finding connection across time.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 0/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

A car accident leads to the time travel event, but no graphic injury shown.
Brief moments of confusion or disorientation as Hanna adjusts to 2016.

What it models well

Hope and resilience
Adaptation to change
Finding family and community
The spirit of Christmas

Talk about it after

How Hanna adapts to the future (technology, fashion, etc.)
The meaning of Christmas and tradition over time
Dealing with grief and loss, and finding a new path
The idea of destiny and unexpected journeys

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Journey Back to Christmas. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.