---
title: "Next Stop, Christmas"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/next-stop-christmas-2021"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 877004
imdb_id: "tt15412176"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 84
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 91
content_rating: "G"
---

# Next Stop, Christmas (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/next-stop-christmas-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Next Stop, Christmas
Year: 2021
Release Date (US): 11/06/2021
Genres: TV Movie, Fantasy, Drama, Romance, Comedy
Runtime: 1h 24m
Plot: Angie wonders what her life would be like if she had married a former boyfriend who became a famous sportscaster. She takes a train home for Christmas with family and finds herself 10 years in the past. With advice from an enigmatic conductor, she revisits that Christmas to learn what and who is important.
Cast: Lyndsy Fonseca, Chandler Massey, Erika Slezak (Source 4), Lea Thompson, Christopher Lloyd (Source 5).
Director: Dustin Rikert (Source 4).
Network/Platform: Hallmark Channel (Source 5).

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## 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 | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Hallmark TV Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Dustin Rikert
- **Networks / Studios**: Hallmark Media

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Lyndsy Fonseca** as *Angie*
- **Chandler Massey** as *Ben*
- **Erika Slezak** as *Aunt Myrt*
- **Eric Freeman** as *Tyler Grant*
- **Paige Herschell** as *Kristen*
- **Matt Walton** as *Marty*
- **Nicholas Delany** as *Peter*
- **Lea Thompson** as *Evelyn*
- **Christopher Lloyd** as *Ticket Agent/Conductor*
- **Sorika Horng** as *Sabrina Navaro*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Next Stop, Christmas online?
Next Stop, 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 Next Stop, Christmas worth watching?
Next Stop, Christmas holds a community rating of 6.4/10 based on 91 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging TV Movie, Fantasy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Next Stop, Christmas and when was it released?
Next Stop, Christmas is a feature film with a runtime of 84 minutes. It was released in 2021. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Next Stop, Christmas?
Next Stop, Christmas was directed by Dustin Rikert.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Next Stop, Christmas — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/877004)
- [Next Stop, Christmas (TV Movie 2021) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15412176/fullcredits/)
- [Next Stop, Christmas (2021) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/877004-next-stop-christmas/cast)
- [Next Stop, Christmas (2021) Cast & Crew | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/next-stop-christmas/ybBJZW525nMZ27kqfek723/credits/)
- [Next Stop, Christmas - Cast - Hallmark Channel](https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/next-stop-christmas/cast)
- [Santa Baby (TV Movie 2006) ⭐ 5.5 | Animation, Comedy, Fantasy](https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0772185/)

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