Directed by Lance Smith, the holiday romance film ‘The Christmas Heartbeat’ tells the story of how after a sudden cardiac arrest halts her career, Julia Winters (Brittany Curran) returns to her Tennessee hometown, where Christmas never fades and old wounds still linger, because home is where the heart heals. Blending the warmth of a holiday romance with the emotional depth of a family drama, The Christmas Heartbeat explores what life looks like after survival and the unexpected journey of rebuilding, reconnecting, and rediscovering what matters most. Featuring an incredible cast of familiar faces including Beverly D’Angelo, Joey Lawrence, and Mick Foley, The Christmas Heartbeat is a moving holiday film about finding hope when life doesn’t go according to plan.
‘The Christmas Heartbeat’ stars Brittany Curran (as Julia Winters), Hunter Sansone (as Luke), Beverly D’Angelo (as Ann Winters), Joey Lawrence (as Mitch), Rachael Thompson (as Lisa), Mick Foley (as Moose), Courtney D’Angelo (as Tara), Chuck Fusca (as Wayne), and DJ Pryor (as Dez).
Written by Lance Smith and Chuck Fusca, with personal story by Carrie Romero and Gus Romero, ‘The Christmas Heartbeat’ is produced by Trey McClarnon, Delaney Blanton, Quinton Macari III, and Brian Yuran, with executive producers Lance Smith, Chuck Fusca, Carrie Romero, and Gus Romero. Production companies are AbstrACct Creative, MarcoBox Studios, and Best Part Productions.
The film’s cinematography is by Jeremy Mackie, the editing is by Quinton Macari III, with music by Andrew Morgan Smith.
Watch the trailer below:
Vantage Media will release ‘The Christmas Heartbeat’ on digital and video on demand on September 29, 2026.
For more details, visit the official website here.
Brittany Curran is most known for The Magicians and Dear White People. Hunter Sansone is most known for Stargirl. Beverly D’Angelo is most known for the National Lampoon’s Vacation films. Joey Lawrence is most known for Blossom and Melissa & Joey. Lance Smith is most known for hosting CMT Top 20 Countdown and other CMT programming.
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