Approved for 12+

Angels in the Snow

When nothing short of a miracle can hold a deteriorating family together, a Christmas getaway sets the stage for a miracle to occur. A heartwarming story of love, loss and rediscovery.
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Dove Review

“Angels in the Snow” is a good reminder that angels are with us. The dad, Charles Montgomery (Chris Potter), and mom, Judith (Kristy Swanson), have been drifting apart for some time. They go to a cabin Charles built, to celebrate Christmas, and the cabin is a bit grand in Judith’s opinion. This is one example of the tension between the two. Unfortunately, Charles can’t stay off the phone with Ben, his business associate. Judith and the kids, Alexander, Jennifer, and Emily, feel like they’re not a high priority to Charles.

The Tuckers show up, cold, and explain that their van went off the road. The Montgomery family takes them in and gives them lodging, but in actuality, the Tucker family ends up helping them. The Tuckers love each other, are polite, and take time to listen to each other. The Montgomery kids hit it off with the Tucker kids. In a moving scene in the film, the family passes around a candle — a Tucker family tradition — and each person states what they are thankful for. Mr. Tucker (Colin Lawrence) says he heard that the greatest thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother — and he does so, because she is a terrific wife. In fact, Mrs. Tucker (Catherine Lough Haggquist) tries to encourage Judith to keep working on her marriage. When Charles states he is thankful for his business, his comment doesn’t sit very well with the family.

An accident occurs, which eventually leads to a happy conclusion. The viewer will learn more about the Tuckers, and the fact that they didn’t just “drop in” from the cold. The acting is excellent in the film, particularly that of Chris Potter as Charles, Kristy Swanson as Judith, and little Jaeda Lily Miller as the youngest Montgomery daughter, Emily. This film is enjoyable, not just during the holidays but at any time during the year. We are pleased to award it our Dove “Family-Approved” Seal for ages 12 and older. Parents should consult the content listing, because some parents may be fine with their kids under 12 watching it. It is an old-fashioned Christmas story that deals with modern problems.

Dove Rating Details

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Faith

None

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Integrity

A falling tree injures a man.

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Sex

Husband and wife kiss; a "you're hot" comment from teen boy to girl.

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Language

OMG-1; "H*ll breaking loose" comment-2; Shut up-1; a "Shut up" comment made in jest; Idiot-1

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Violence

A falling tree injures a man.

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Drugs

Wine is served with a meal.

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Nudity

None

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Other

Tension between husband and wife; wife hints at "divorce" when speaking to her husband, and the youngest daughter overhears and cries; a kid is disrespectful to his father, and his dad tells him to "watch it"; grief over the loss of a child, which happened some years ago.

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