Miracle in Bethlehem, PA

2023

Action / Romance

5
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 66% · 1 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 66%
IMDb Rating 7.0/10 10 1835 1.8K

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Plot summary

Successful Mary Ann Brubeck adopts a daughter right before Christmas. When bad weather lands her and her new baby stranded in Bethlehem, PA, their only option is to stay with the innkeeper’s brother Joe, a quintessential bachelor.

Director

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Jeff Beesley

Top cast

Teryl Rothery Photo
Teryl Rothery as Goldie
Lauren Cochrane Photo
Lauren Cochrane as Gabriella
Laura Vandervoort Photo
Laura Vandervoort as Mary Ann
Amy Groening Photo
Amy Groening as Frankie
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1 hr 24 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by lee_carver 8 / 10

Don't Let the Theme Scare You Off

Everyone needs help sometime... even a hugely successful single lawyer / new adoptive mother.The story is not new and is in fact about as old as the christian bible.This movie probably won't "change your life" but it did leave me with hope. I am not a particularly religious person but I find people with honest faith inspiring even if it is just acting.This movie leans heavily on faith and the christian religion. But also on family, friends, community and traditions. They are simple themes perhaps lost to a "simplier" time but still resonated with me.The story and the conflicts are your basic Hallmark. While the ex-girlfriend fights were fun to watch they were not needed for the story to progress. I think somewhere at Hallmark there is a requirement that every story must have conflict even if they don't need it.Laura Vandervoort was surprisingly well cast here. I have always liked her work but she would not been my first choice to portray a woman of such faith. Strong, independent, I can do anything single mother absolutely. However, I found the moments where she expressed her faith to be portrayed quite honestly.Benjamin Ayres had great chemistry with Mrs. Vandervoort but the whole "former rock star" angle seemed a stretch. Not clear why the story needed something that extreme when a more simple previous life would have worked just as well. Also who thought that hair was a good idea?Amy Groening is a Hallmark regular and one of the many that you always wonder why they don't do more with. She is great as the sister that helps bind everyone together and keep them on task.The religious aspects... if you are not into religion just do what I do and focus on the meaning of the words to you. "Every good and perfect gift is from above" James 1:17 is quoted in the movie. Or from my point of view all the things that really bring meaning to your life tend to not be large and expensive but the simple gifts that came from the heart.I will definitely watch this one again.
Reviewed by steve1620-638-301414 9 / 10

Good Job, Hallmark! Keep up the good work!

This was remarkable for a Hallmark movie! The characters were well-cast, and the acting and interaction between characters was truly believable. The story line was different enough from so many Hallmark movies so as to not be trite and formulaic. The sets were not over-decorated like so many Hallmark Christmas movies of late. And I believe, because this was a Dayspring movie (the Christian side of Hallmark cards), that the script writers were allowed to included some of the real meaning of Christmas. Those reviewers who rated this movie low because of its "Christian content" need to realize that this is a CHRISTmas movie. The celebration is about Christ and His coming to the earth as God the Son and Savior of the world. These characters depicted that they authentically believed and embraced this - the true meaning of Christmas. Other Hallmark movies depicting families fighting and quarreling over Christmas light displays on their homes don't have the intimacy, love, caring, trusting, and faith that this movie depicts. This was heartwarming. Keep your Christmas movies telling the real Christmas message, Hallmark. Get back the the Hall of Fame status that you were always known for in the past!
Reviewed by MickyG333 8 / 10

Real arguments for once!

7.9 stars.The most refreshing part of this film is the arguments between the lead male and his recent ex-girlfriend. What a breath of fresh air. I can't recall the last time Hallmark had actual scenes of conflict at this level of escalation, mainly the ex girlfriend is for real yelling at him, like you see in movies with genuine drama - movies other than the usual Hallmark, Family, UP. I am still surprised and it's what makes this film stand out amongst the rest, literally 600+ Hallmark films I've seen, this is a first.The emphasis is also a bit above and beyond the norm. 'Miracle in Bethlehem, PA.' has a very inspirational and religious feeling to it. There is a focus on how most of the characters believe in the God of Christianity, and they pray for miracles and for good things, and of course, before meals.A hot-shot single white female lawyer is finally able to adopt a baby. She's been waiting for over a year on a long list of recipients who are generally unable to have children of their own. She has had difficulty being selected due to her single status. Once she finally picks up the baby from a hospital four hours away from her home in the city, she is on her way back when a snow storm hits the east coast. She is now stuck in some podunk town called Bethlehem, PA (of all names) and can't stay at the inn (because there is literally no room anywhere), but she doesn't stay with the animals and her baby is not in a manger, but you get the point. This "loser" of a guy (really he's just mourning the loss of his dad who died fairly recently) takes her into his home until the storm passes and the roads are cleared. The two of them bond, but what's really nice is the narrative is unique and uplifting. We get a really good feeling from all the characters and the events and storyline flow. The lead male's sister has a son, about seven years old, and she's pregnant and very bossy. The rest of the characters are undeveloped. All ends well, as is the typical Hallmark "happily ever after" theme, but the road is bumpy due to the lead female's apparent lack of trust in anyone or anything (especially her family-her mother in particular). We don't really know why she's so cynical, but it's probably due to her ex-husband who left her because she was unable to have children.P. S. The supporting female sister is a well known Hallmark regular who can't seem to land a leading role, and I suspect she never will. Also, there is a lot of discordant singing. The lead male's character is supposedly the lead singer of a band, but you can tell that he can't carry a tune. And the church choir was way off key. But maybe that's part of the charm, making this whole experience seem more legitimate.
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