Netflix is determined to compete with the Hallmark Channel every Christmas from here on out, and its magnum opus this year is . Starring Hallmark regular Lacey Chabert as Kathy, is about a widow who magically brings a snowman (played by Dustin Milligan) to life and quickly falls in love with him. After premiering on this Wednesday, the Christmas rom-com has already reached the #1 spot on Netflix’s top 10 movies.
In fact, it’s just a few spots ahead of , a slightly more grounded Netflix original that debuted this holiday season. Whether or not you’re a fan of these schmaltzy holiday movies, the cast might still draw you in. In addition to Chabert and Milligan, also stars Craig Robinson ( ) as Sheriff Nate Hunter and Joe Lo Truglio ( ) as Deputy Sheriff Schatz, as well as Katy Mixon ( ) and Lauren Holly ( ).
“It’s really funny and light and lovely,” Chabert told . “But there is also a through line of a lot of heart, and all of these characters are kind of going through something — whether it’s something more comedic or something more deeply emotionally rooted. I think this movie has a very special tone to it.
There’s something almost nostalgic about it.” Sign up for the most interesting tech & entertainment news out there. By signing up, I agree to the and have reviewed the In an interview with , Dustin Milligan revealed that he signed on to be in the film just two weeks before it started shooting.
He wasn’t sold when he saw its title, but once he had a .