My Southern Family Christmas

Put A Little Joyeux Into Your Noel

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

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Synopsis

Under the guise of a journalist, Campbell has a chance to get to know her biological father for the first time – without him ever knowing who she really is. As she spends time with him and his family, as well as with the town’s record keeper, she realizes that families are messy, wonderful things. In the end, Campbell must decide if she’s going to keep her identity a secret or reveal the truth to her father – a decision that will change their family Christmas forever.

Our family guide

Best from age 8

Movie Knight Score

25 reviews

65 Audience · 25 · 100%

A young journalist, Campbell, uses her assignment to get to know her biological father and his family, who are unaware of her true identity. She experiences the joys and messiness of their Christmas traditions, leading to a difficult choice about revealing her secret. The film explores themes of family, identity, and forgiveness.

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

Heads up

A character keeps her true identity a secret from family members.
Some emotional moments as family truths are revealed.

What it models well

The value of family connections
Honesty and forgiveness
Finding your place
Embracing new traditions

Talk about it after

How secrets can impact family relationships
The importance of honesty
What makes a family special
How to handle unexpected truths

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