She's Making a List
A holiday inspector’s professional objectivity unravels when her latest case involves a charming widower and his daughter, forcing a choice between duty and desire.
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About the film
What it’s about
Isabel Haynes works as a Naughty or Nice inspector, evaluating children’s behavior against a strict holiday algorithm. Her latest assignment is 11-year-old Charlie Duncan, whose file seems routine. But as Isabel observes Charlie, she meets the girl’s widowed father, Jason, and finds herself drawn to him. The growing connection makes her question the rigid rules that govern her work.
What hooks you
Lacey Chabert stars as Isabel, with Andrew W. Walker as Jason. The film is directed by Stacey N. Harding. It is a holiday-themed melodrama with comedic elements, set around Christmas.
Who it’s for
It is worth a look for anyone who enjoys lighthearted seasonal romances with a touch of family warmth, or who likes stories about following one’s heart over strict rules.
- Country
- United States
- Year
- 2025
- Running time
- 1h 24min
- World premiere
- Jan 1, 1970
Ratings
MOVIE․ONE · 120 votesCreative team
All 12-
01
Lacey Chabert
Isabel
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02
Andrew W. Walker
Jason (credited as: Andrew Walker) · Jason Duncan
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03
Cadence Compton
Charlie
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04
Steve Bacic
Rudolph
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05
BJ Harrison
Wanda
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06
Louriza Tronco
Heidi
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07
Alessandro Miro
Giuseppe
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08
Georgia Blake
Taylor Brooks
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09
Dax Belanger
Santa
- 10 Felix Burke Actor
- 11 Taylor Blake Alyssa Brooks
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She's Making a List (2025)