You are here:

The Mistletoe Secret

Name: The Mistletoe Secret
Director: Terry Ingram
Released: 2019
Duration: 80 min

Representation Score

1.0/10

Minimal

2019

TV-G

Director

Terry Ingram

Runtime

80 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

The Mistletoe Secret is a conventional seasonal romantic comedy that upholds traditional social hierarchies and clichés. While the female protagonist drives the plot, her role is ultimately centered on a standard romantic choice between two male characters. The film lacks meaningful representation across nearly all diversity metrics. It operates within a homogeneous, straight-centered framework that reinforces Western holiday traditions and small-town ideals without challenging or expanding them. Ultimately, the production serves as a predictable celebration of the status quo, offering limited diverse perspectives or inclusive character development.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does The Mistletoe Secret have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film centers around a traditional romantic triangle involving heterosexual relationships. It does not include any characters with non-binary gender identities or same-sex relationships.

How does The Mistletoe Secret portray gender?

Fair

Aria Eubank plays a key role in driving the story, but her journey revolves around romantic decisions between two men. This reinforces a traditional hierarchy where a woman's fulfillment is linked to her romantic life.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Mistletoe Secret?

Limited

The cast and setting reflect a homogeneous demographic. The film presents a typical small-town setting without much diversity.

How does The Mistletoe Secret represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The story highlights traditional Western values, community, and holiday customs. It promotes an idealized view of social structures without exploring moral relativism or secular themes.

Does The Mistletoe Secret include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The plot focuses on mystical holiday elements rather than disability-related themes.

Present on Screen

The film features a strong female protagonist who drives the narrative.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks LGBTQ+ representation, focusing solely on heterosexual relationships.
The cast and setting lack racial and ethnic diversity, presenting a homogeneous demographic.
There is no representation of characters with disabilities.
The film reinforces traditional Western values without offering diverse cultural or moral perspectives.

Official Synopsis

Aria Eubank convinces a famous travel writer to do a feature story on her beloved hometown, however, when the travel guru and his ghostwriter both show up, Aria finds her heart torn between Sterling Masters and Alex Barlett, the man who has genuinely fallen for her.

How are these scores produced? →