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Guess Who's Coming to Christmas (2013)

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In the quaint, heartwarming town of Cedar Grove, Illinois, the festive spirit of Christmas is tinged with a touch of the unexpected. Kelly Harding, a former children's book-jacket writer, finds herself back in the familiar confines of her childhood bedroom, adorned with reminders of her past, including a life-sized poster of her teenage heartthrob, pop idol Dax. Kelly's unexpected return to her hometown, prompted by the closure of her New York-based publishing house, is supposed to be a temporary detour, but destiny seems to have a different plan. Unbeknownst to Kelly, her innocent 12-year-old brother Tim, seeking to infuse life back into the town's defunct boys' club, enters a 'make a wish' contest organized by Dax. His wish is a simple one: that the pop icon graces Cedar Grove with his presence for the annual Christmas concert. Tim's wish is granted, but the surprise arrival of the star is just the start of a series of unforeseen events. Behind the scenes, Dax's manager, Jason Chandler, is pulling strings to revive the rock star's dwindling popularity following a damaging public scandal. Dax, reluctant and trapped in his life of hollow fame, finds himself reluctantly journeying to Cedar Grove. Following a twist of fate, he is thrust into the heartwarming chaos of the Harding family home, under the watchful eye of Reverend Harding. The house rules are ironclad: no smoking, no drinking, an early curfew, and no dalliances with the Reverend's daughter. The Christmas week unfolds with a blend of tension, humor, and unexpected revelations. As Dax navigates the wholesome small-town life, he grapples with his own disillusionment and the persistent meddling of his manager, Jason, and his superficial girlfriend, Chelsea. Forced to confront the stark contrast between his superficial world and the genuine warmth of Cedar Grove, he finds himself at a crossroads. Will the small-town charm chisel away at his hardened exterior, or will he retreat into his old ways? In the embrace of a genuine family and the spirit of a truly memorable holiday, Dax might just discover the essence of love, caring, and the magic of Christmas that transcends the glitz and glamour of stardom. The yuletide season in Cedar Grove promises a blend of music, surprises, and a heartwarming journey of self-discovery and transformation.

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Guess Who's Coming to Christmas is a comedy movie featuring Drew Lachey and directed by Kristoffer Tabori.

Guess Who's Coming to Christmas is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Plex, Plex Player and The Roku Channel and it's also available on Hoopla and Pure Flix.