Directed by Marni Banack, the film ‘The Christmas Gift Guide’ centers on a workaholic marketing executive who suddenly gains the magical ability to hear women’s Christmas wishes and teams up with a single mom influencer to create the season’s ultimate gift guide. As they help others find the perfect presents, they discover that their own hearts may be longing for a second chance at love.
‘The Christmas Gift Guide’ stars Nazneen Contractor (as Sarah Garretty), Morgan David Jones (as Rhys Taylor), and Brian Sills (as Holden), Miley Haik (as Mia Garretty), Ellora Patnaik (as Elaine Garretty), Lanette Ware (as Erica Helens), Joshua Obasi (as Alistair Helens), and Mark Montague (as Ben Helens).
Written by Kate Pragnell, ‘The Christmas Gift Guide’ is produced by Rebecca Lamarche, Bill Marks, and Myles Milne, with executive producers Jesse D. Ikeman and Justin Rebelo. Production companies are Candour Pictures and Vortex Media.
The film’s cinematography is by Terry Banting, the music is by Andrés Galindo Arteaga, with editing by Alex Freitas.
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UPtv will release ‘The Christmas Gift Guide’ on television on Thursday, December 3, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET.
Nazneen Contractor is most known for Star Trek Into Darkness, 24, and Heroes Reborn. Morgan David Jones is most known for Molly’s Game, Designated Survivor, and Reign. Brian Sills is most known for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Reindeer Games Homecoming, and Transplant. Marni Banack is most known for directing A ’90s Christmas.
