---
title: "Five Star Christmas"
year: 2020
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/five-star-christmas-2020"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 746060
imdb_id: "tt13320784"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 84
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 48
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Five Star Christmas (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/five-star-christmas-2020

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Five Star Christmas is a 2020 American-Canadian made-for-television romantic comedy film directed by Christie Will Wolf and written by Alfonso H. Moreno, based on a story by Stephen Witkin and Michael Elliot. The film stars Bethany Joy Lenz, Victor Webster, Robert Wisden, Laura Soltis, Jay Brazeau, and Grace Beedie. In the film, after moving back to her hometown, a woman named Lisa plots with her siblings and grandparents to help her father's bed and breakfast secure a five-star review from an incognito travel critic. While attempting to impress the critic, Lisa ends up falling for him, unaware that he is the actual travel critic she is trying to influence. The production was released on November 27, 2020, in the United States as a television movie within the romance genre, with a runtime of one hour and twenty-four minutes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | fuboTV, Philo, Hallmark+ Amazon Channel, Hallmark+ Apple TV channel, Hallmark TV Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus | CBC Gem | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Christie Will Wolf
- **Networks / Studios**: Star 5 Productions Inc., Brad Krevoy Television, Motion Picture Corporation of America

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Bethany Joy Lenz** as *Lucy Ralston*
- **Victor Webster** as *Jake Finlay*
- **Paula Shaw** as *Margo Ralston*
- **Jay Brazeau** as *Walter Ralston*
- **Robert Wisden** as *Ted Ralston*
- **Alistair Abell** as *Emcee*
- **Barbara Patrick** as *Suzanne Ralston*
- **Grace Beedie** as *Amber Ralston*
- **Andres Collantes** as *Carlos*
- **Laura Soltis** as *Beth Thompson*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Five Star Christmas online?
Five Star Christmas is currently available to watch or stream on fuboTV, Philo, Hallmark+ Amazon Channel, Hallmark+ Apple TV channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Five Star Christmas worth watching?
Five Star Christmas holds a community rating of 6.9/10 based on 48 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging TV Movie, Romance for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Five Star Christmas and when was it released?
Five Star Christmas is a feature film with a runtime of 84 minutes. It was released in 2020. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Five Star Christmas?
Five Star Christmas was directed by Christie Will Wolf.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Five Star Christmas — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/746060)
- [Five Star Christmas (2020) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/746060-five-star-christmas/cast)
- [Five Star Christmas - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Five_Star_Christmas)
- [Five Star Christmas - Full Cast & Crew - TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.com/movies/five-star-christmas/cast/2030423929/)
- [Five Star Christmas (2020) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/five-star-christmas/credits)

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