---
title: "Same Time, Next Christmas"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/same-time-next-christmas-2019"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 639422
imdb_id: "tt10650924"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 69
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Same Time, Next Christmas (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/same-time-next-christmas-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Same Time, Next Christmas is a 2019 television movie directed by Stephen Herek. The film stars Lea Michele, Charles Michael Davis, Bryan Greenberg, and Phil Morris. The story centers on Olivia Anderson, who is a successful young woman. She first met her childhood sweetheart during her family's annual Christmas visit to Hawaii. After being separated by distance and years, the two characters reunite at the same Hawaiian resort years later. When they meet again, their old chemistry flares up anew. However, various circumstances conspire to keep them apart. The production runs for one hour and thirty minutes and falls under the genres of romance, comedy, and drama.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Disney Plus | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Stephen Herek
- **Networks / Studios**: EveryWhere Studios, Freeform Studios

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Lea Michele** as *Olivia Anderson*
- **Bryan Greenberg** as *Gregg Harris*
- **Charles Michael Davis** as *Jeff Williams*
- **Candace Smith** as *Heidi Williams*
- **George Newbern** as *Woody Anderson*
- **Nia Vardalos** as *Faye Anderson*
- **Phil Morris** as *Alec Williams*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Same Time, Next Christmas online?
Same Time, Next Christmas is currently available to watch or stream on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Disney Plus. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Same Time, Next Christmas worth watching?
Same Time, Next Christmas holds a community rating of 6.7/10 based on 69 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Romance, TV Movie for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Same Time, Next Christmas and when was it released?
Same Time, Next Christmas is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 2019. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Same Time, Next Christmas?
Same Time, Next Christmas was directed by Stephen Herek.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Same Time, Next Christmas — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/639422)
- [Same Time, Next Christmas (TV Movie 2019) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10650924/)
- [Same Time, Next Christmas (2019) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/639422-same-time-next-christmas/cast)
- [Same Time, Next Christmas - Full Cast & Crew - TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.com/movies/same-time-next-christmas/cast/2030072036/)
- [Same Time, Next Christmas Similar Movies • FlixPatrol](https://flixpatrol.com/)
- [Same Time, Next Year (1978) – Films & Series – OutNow](https://outnow.ch/en/Movies/1978/SameTimeNextYear/)

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