We Need a Little Christmas

The joy of friendship. The Magic of Christmas.

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

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Synopsis

Julie is adjusting to being a single mother to a grieving child while facing her first Christmas without her husband when she develops an unexpected friendship with her older neighbor Irene.

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

20 reviews

62 Audience · 20 · 100%

Julie navigates her first Christmas as a single mother, helping her grieving child cope with loss. An unexpected friendship with her wise older neighbor, Irene, helps them both find connection and hope during the holidays. This heartwarming story focuses on healing and new beginnings.

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

Heads up

Discussions of loss and sadness related to a parent dying.
Characters occasionally mention a glass of wine at dinner.

What it models well

Coping with grief
New friendships
Community support
Finding hope

Talk about it after

How different families celebrate holidays.
Ways to support friends who are sad.
The meaning of Christmas beyond gifts.

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