Time for Him to Come Home for Christmas (2022) is a heartfelt Hallmark Movies & Mysteries film that delves into themes of grief, redemption, and rekindled love. Directed by David Winning and executive produced by Blake Shelton, the movie is inspired by Shelton's song Time for Me to Come Home and is the fifth installment in the franchise.
Four days before Christmas, Seattle journalist Elizabeth Athens (Holland Roden) receives a voicemail from an unknown number. The message is a heartfelt plea from a man seeking a second chance with his lost love, asking her to meet him at "their place" on Christmas Eve. Realizing the message was intended for someone named Madelyn, Elizabeth feels compelled to find the rightful recipient and deliver the message. Her quest leads her to reconnect with her estranged best friend, Josh Hart (Tyler Hynes), with whom she shares a complicated past marked by the tragic death of their mutual friend, Andrew.
As Elizabeth and Josh work together to unravel the mystery behind the voicemail, they confront their shared grief and unresolved feelings. Their journey becomes one of healing, forgiveness, and the possibility of a renewed relationship. The film beautifully portrays the complexities of mourning and the courage it takes to open one's heart again.
