The Christmas Card

2006 • 84 min • Drama · Romance · TV Movie

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Synopsis

Sergeant Cody Cullen is deeply touched by a homemade Christmas card he receives while serving in Afghanistan. Upon his discharge, he treks to the picturesque California town of Nevada City. Cody is soon welcomed into the Spelman home and unexpectedly falls in love with the woman who sent the card, Faith.

Our family guide

Best from age 7

Movie Knight Score

43 reviews

62 Audience · 43 · 100%

A soldier serving overseas is touched by a Christmas card and later travels to meet its sender. He finds himself welcomed into her family and unexpectedly falls in love, navigating new beginnings during the holiday season.

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

Heads up

Very mild romantic tension and a few chaste kisses.

What it models well

Kindness and generosity
The spirit of community
Finding love unexpectedly
Honoring service members

Talk about it after

The importance of reaching out to others
Adjusting to life after military service
The meaning of Christmas traditions

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