One Starry Christmas (2014)

Holly Jensen, an ambitious Ph.D. candidate in Astronomy at Brenfield University in Chicago, is on the cusp of a stellar future. Immersed in her celestial studies with her dissertation submitted and the promise of a coveted teaching position at her university, Holly's career prospects twinkle as brilliantly as the galaxies she researches. However, her personal life doesn't shine as brightly. Her Christmas plans are upturned when her boyfriend Adam, a corporate lawyer, rushes off to New York City to secure a client, leaving her alone on the festive season. Though swamped with career obligations, Holly values her family traditions and decides to surprise her parents back in New York City, overcoming her fear of flying to travel by bus. Her journey takes an unexpected detour when she encounters Luke Shetland, a charming Texas cowboy on his way to a rodeo. Their shared love for the constellations and the Christmas spirit sparks an immediate connection, leading Holly to invite Luke and his brother Bull to join her family and Adam for Christmas. As the Christmas lights twinkle, Holly's world is turned upside down. Torn between the familiar comfort of Adam and the captivating allure of Luke, she finds herself caught in a dazzling dance of romance under the starry skies. Will she choose the reliable path with Adam, or will she follow her heart and embrace a chance at love with Luke? Through the lens of her parents' loving marriage, Holly begins to see the true essence of love. Will she play it safe or will she, under the enchanting Christmas stars, discover a love as profound and mysterious as the galaxies she studies? Her decision could be the greatest Christmas gift of all - a chance at true love.

One Starry Christmas is a romance movie featuring Sarah Carter.

One Starry Christmas is currently streaming on DIRECTV and Hallmark Movies Now Amazon Channel.