The Farmer and the Belle: Saving Santaland

Released Nov 19, 2021

1h 31m

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Sparks fly between a famous model and a farmer with a young daughter when she visits her childhood home for the holidays.

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Jeff M

This above-average TV movie originally made for TNT somehow manages to take the true and tired cliches we've come to expect from myriad other holiday movies and create something that feels a little bit new and different. There are certainly echoes of A CHRISTMAS CAROL here, among other seasonal staples, but credit to Lowe for creating a protagonist for whom we both cheer and lambast because of his choices. I imagine it's quite difficult to make a character who retains his likability even when he makes life choices that are obviously not the best, but Lowe's journey is one we follow quite willingly. And he is ably supported by a wonderful supporting cast, particularly the always reliable Conroy. Without giving away too much, the only big drawback I have involved a character played by Christopher Lloyd. The performance is fine, but the whole plot device involving his character, particularly the Shyamalan-esque explanation at the end, doesn't feel as realistic as the rest of the movie and definitely strains credibility. But overall, I was surprisingly impressed with this movie, and while I'm not going to put Lowe in the pantheon of DeNiro and Pacino, I'm beginning to think he's an underrated actor who just hasn't made the wisest of choices in the past. This is definitely one of his better ones.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/08/24

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Steve T

Well made. A family film. Very enjoyable. I have a daughter who is a model. We watched it together. The message is as great as the story.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/20/23

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Audience Member

I loved it, and not just because I produced it! Bezinga! Haha!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/02/23

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Audience Member

I liked it. It is better then most of the routine Christmas romantic comedies out there. I would recommend it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Wes Llewellyn

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Jenn Gotzon

Belle Winters

Jim E. Chandler

Josh Carpenter

John Schneider

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Corbin Bernsen

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Kurt Yue

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Sabina Dana Plasse

Film Threat

The Farmer and The Belle: Saving Santalandis a classic holiday film that brings people together with joy and happiness.

Rated: 6.5/10

Nov 16, 2021

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Andrea Beach

Common Sense Media

Faith-based Christmas romance is predictable but sweet.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 2, 2020

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Rick Bentley

KGET-TV (Bakersfield, CA)

This is a sweet holiday movie with a strong message about the power of faith and love.

Nov 25, 2020

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Synopsis

Sparks fly between a famous model and a farmer with a young daughter when she visits her childhood home for the holidays.

Director: Wes Llewellyn
Producer: Terry Chase Chenowith, Isaac Hernández, Mona Barros Langham, John Schneider, Derrick Warfel
Screenwriter: James M. De Vince, Reuben Evans, Betty Sullivan, Billy Falcon, Bob Sáenz
Distributor: Vision Films
Genre: Holiday, Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 19, 2021, Limited
Runtime: 1h 31m

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