CHRISTMAS COUPON
An endearing, faith-filled Christmas romance for the whole family.
Should You Watch It?
If you want a cheerful Christmas romance with prayer, forgiveness, and warm family relationships at its center, CHRISTMAS COUPON is worth your time. The story is predictable, but its Christian moral worldview gives the romance a positive and inspiring foundation.
The movie’s beautiful filming location and snowy setting create a Christmas atmosphere. Its uneven quality keeps it from having the strongest possible effect, and there are minor concerns involving a hockey-game altercation, lying, deception, and romantic boundaries.
For a family-friendly Christmas movie with an encouraging message, choose CHRISTMAS COUPON.
The Story
NO SPOILERS — WE KEEP THE SURPRISESAfter losing her job, ice-skating instructor Alison Grant begins offering lessons at a frozen pond in Hope Springs. She and her family hand out “Christmas coupons” to attract customers.
Then Alison’s high school sweetheart, former professional hockey player Ivan Hall, arrives at the lessons with his niece. More than ten years after they last saw each other, Alison must decide whether to reconnect with Ivan while navigating her current relationship and his hopes for a new coaching job.
Is It Any Good?
Three stars means CHRISTMAS COUPON is enjoyable and appealing, though its uneven quality keeps it from reaching its full potential.
The movie is cute, charming, cheerful, and heartwarming. Its family elements are wonderful, while the beautiful filming location and snow help create a genuine Christmas feeling. The story is predictable, but the positive message gives the romance additional value.
The film’s uneven quality detracts somewhat from its overall effect. Still, viewers looking for an inspiring Christmas romance may find much to appreciate.
The Worldview
CHRISTMAS COUPON presents a strong Christian, moral worldview. It extols selflessness, hope, forgiveness, prayer, and family. A character prays and says, “God bless,” another refers to the Gospel by citing 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, and a pastor discusses the importance of forgiveness.
The film also includes overt patriotic elements, including calling a soldier a hero and thanking him for his service. These themes reinforce the movie’s emphasis on honoring others and choosing generous, hopeful responses.
The movie’s central moral vision aligns with Scripture in its celebration of love, forgiveness, and family. Its reference to 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 points viewers toward love that is patient, kind, and enduring: “Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant” (1 Corinthians 13:4).
The Content Guide
The specifics — spoilers included by nature — so you can judge for your own family.
Dominant Worldview and Other Worldview Content/Elements
Very strong Christian, biblical, moral worldview promotes selflessness, hope, forgiveness, and family, plus prayer is depicted, a character says, “God bless,” a character refers to the Gospel citing 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, a Pastor talks about the importance of forgiveness, and overt patriotic elements include calling a soldier a hero and thanking him for his service
Foul Language
No foul language
Violence
A character is shoved during a hockey game
Sex
No sexual immorality, but characters kiss and cuddle
Nudity
No nudity
Alcohol Use
Wine drinking and alcohol use
Smoking and/or Drug Use and Abuse
No smoking or drug use;
Miscellaneous Immorality
Lying and deception (for example, a character lies to make a profit off business owners), and the main character dates her high school sweetheart during a break from her boyfriend, but the lines are not clearly defined.
Talk About It
Questions for the drive home, the dinner table, or the youth group.
The movie highlights prayer and hope. When does your family find it hardest to hope, and how can prayer reshape that waiting?
Romans 12:12 · Philippians 4:6-7A pastor talks about forgiveness. What does biblical forgiveness look like when someone has caused real hurt?
Ephesians 4:32 · Colossians 3:13The story includes lying and deception for profit. Why does God care about honesty in business and everyday relationships?
Proverbs 12:22 · Ephesians 4:25The characters must navigate romantic relationships with unclear boundaries. What helps people act with honesty and respect when emotions are complicated?
1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 · Philippians 2:3-4The Final Word
CHRISTMAS COUPON is a cute, cheerful romance with beautiful Christmas scenery, heartwarming family elements, and an openly Christian message. Its predictable story and uneven quality keep it from being exceptional, but it remains a wholesome choice for children and adults. WORTH THE TRIP.
