The Christmas Listing

The Christmas Listing, a heartwarming 2020 holiday film from Lifetime, features a compelling storyline filled with Christmas spirit, unexpected connections, and the joy of new beginnings. The main cast involves familiar faces Lexi Giovagnoli, Travis Burns, and Greg Evigan, who bring their characters to life in an engaging tale centered around real estate, rivalry, and romantic chemistry.

The film revolves around the character of Julia Rogers, played with charming intensity by Lexi Giovagnoli. Julia is a hardworking real estate agent who is fiercely dedicated to her profession. She lives and breathes the world of real estate, using her wit, determination, and negotiation skills to edge out her competition. However, beneath her ambitious veneer is a woman longing to relive the warmth and coziness of Christmas, something she hasn't experienced since her grandmother’s passing.

Opposite Julia is the character of Chad Everest, portrayed by Travis Burns with a blend of charisma and warmth that easily wins audiences. Chad is also a real estate agent. A fierce competitor in the marketplace, he possesses a certain charm that naturally draws people towards him. However, he's not just about business and competition; he does his best to balance his professional rivalry with the spirit of Christmas and fondness for his family and community.

Caught up in their individual ambitions, Julia and Chad find themselves compelled to temporarily put aside their professional competition. This is all due to Myles Clarkson, played by Greg Evigan, a client whose invaluable and prestigious listing is deemed "The Christmas Listing.” Myles decides to generate a unique competition, with the agent demonstrating the most Christmas spirit winning the highly coveted listing.

As the competition unfolds, Julia and Chad put on their most festive spirits. Amidst twinkling Christmas lights, snow-covered streets, and an aura of holiday joy, they engage in a variety of holiday-themed challenges. From tree decorating and gift giving to baking Christmas cookies and singing carols, they both step out of their comfort zones to embrace the spirit of Christmas in ways they never had before.

With the Christmas Listing as the backdrop, the narrative follows Julia and Chad as they navigate through the competition, their rivalry, and surprisingly, their growing chemistry. Although both are relentlessly goal-oriented, they can't help but feel a magnetic pull towards each other. As they engage in the holiday festivities, they begin to see each other beyond their professional veneer, discovering shared interests, values, and feelings they didn't expect to have.

Beyond competition and newfound feelings, they also grapple with their own personal issues. Julia, longing for the warmth of past Christmases with her grandmother, slowly regains her love for the holiday through the competition and the people around her. Chad, externally successful but internally longing for personal connection, finds himself growing closer to Julia while also rekindling his love for community and the magic of Christmas.

Their engaging journey through the competition builds up to a heartwarming climax just in time for Christmas. Along the way, the audience gets to enjoy the spectacular holiday-themed settings, from dressed-up homes, glittery streets, to town-wide Christmas celebrations, guaranteeing an immersive viewing experience filled with holiday cheer.

The Christmas Listing offers more than just a festive atmosphere or romantic sparks. It challenges the idea of professional rivalry and infuses it with the magic of Christmas, showing audiences that even in the midst of fierce competition, there's room for bonding over shared experiences, rediscovering the joy of Christmas, and even falling in love.

This delightful Lifetime movie, directed by Elizabeth Snoderly and written by Sage Mears and Elizabeth Snoderly, leaves audiences with a sense of warmth, joy, and the comforting reassurance that the Christmas spirit can unite even the most rivalrous individuals. If you enjoy rom-coms infused with holiday cheer, family values, and captivating leads, The Christmas Listing is a movie you wouldn't want to miss.