Three Wise Men and a Baby
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| Directed by | Terry Ingram |
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| Music by | Jordan Klassen Taylor Swindells |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Editor | Asim Nuraney |
| Running time | 84 minutes |
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| Network | Hallmark Channel |
| Release | November 19, 2022 |
Three Wise Men and a Baby is a 2022 Canadian Christmas comedy drama television film directed by Terry Ingram and written by Paul Campbell and Kimberley Sustad. It stars Campbell, Tyler Hynes, Andrew W. Walker and Margaret Colin. The film follows three brothers who are surprised when they find themselves forced to care for a baby during the holidays.[1] It is not related to 1987 comedy film Three Men and a Baby also starring Margaret Colin. But it is loosely based off the 1987 film Three Men and a Baby with some of the same premise.
The film premiered on Hallmark Channel on November 19, 2022, as part of Countdown to Christmas. Three Wise Men and a Baby received positive reviews from television critics and become the most-watched cable TV movie of the year.[2] A sequel, Three Wiser Men and a Boy, is set for a 2024 premiere.[3][4]
Plot
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During the Christmas season, three brothers find themselves watching over a baby that was found at the doorstep of one of the brothers' place of business. Now they must watch over it until its mother returns.
Cast
[edit]- Paul Campbell as Stephan
- Tyler Hynes as Taylor
- Andrew W. Walker as Luke
- Margaret Colin as Barbara
- Ali Liebert as Fiona
- Fiona Vroom as Susie
- Matt Hamilton as Mark
- Paul Almeida as Hernandez
- Jill Teed as Louise
- Nicole Major as Sophie
Reception
[edit]The film received positive reviews from television critics.[5][6] Brett White from the Decider gave it a positive review praising the performances, particularly Matt Hamilton.[7] It ranked #3 on Variety's "The 25 Best Hallmark Christmas Movies" list.[8]
Three Wise Men and a Baby became the most-watched movie on cable in 2022 with 3.6 million total viewers.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ Wang, K. L. Connie (November 18, 2022). "Three Hallmark Hunks Star in 'Three Wise Men and a Baby'". Parade.
- ^ Longeretta, Emily (November 22, 2022). "Hallmark's 'Three Wise Men and a Baby' Becomes the Most Watched TV Movie on Cable in 2022 (EXCLUSIVE)".
- ^ Longeretta, Emily (April 25, 2024). "'Three Wise Men and a Baby' Sequel Lands at Hallmark Channel With Returning Stars Tyler Hynes, Andrew Walker and Paul Campbell".
- ^ "Hallmark Channel Announces 'Three Wise Men and a Baby' Sequel with Tyler Hynes, Andrew Walker and Paul Campbell". Peoplemag.
- ^ "Three Wise Men and a Baby - Movie Reviews | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com.
- ^ ""Three Wise Men And A Baby" Is Hallmark's Perfect Gift To Fans". Southern Living.
- ^ "'Three Wise Men and a Baby' Hallmark Review: Stream It or Skip It?". November 19, 2022.
- ^ Longeretta, Emily (November 13, 2023). "The 25 Best Hallmark Christmas Movies, Ranked".
- ^ Rice, Lynette (November 22, 2022). "Hallmark's 'Three Wise Men And A Baby' Becomes Basic Cable's Most-Watched Movie of 2022".