🎬 Christmas at the Ranch (2021) – queer film LGBTQ+

🎬 Christmas at the Ranch

2021 Christin Baker ~90 minutes
Cast: 🎭 Main Cast Laur Allen (as Haley), Amanda Righetti (as Meagan), Lindsay Wagner (as Melee), Archie Kao (as Charles)
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Haley (Laur Allen) is a career-focused urban power woman who hasn't been back to her family's Nashville horse ranch in years. When her beloved grandmother, Melee (played by television icon Lindsay Wagner), calls asking for help to save the financially struggling property from foreclosure before the holidays, Haley reluctantly returns home.

Upon arrival, Haley finds herself forced to work side-by-side with Kate (Amanda Righetti), a headstrong, talented ranch hand who is determined to keep the estate running. Despite initial friction over how to manage the crisis, Haley and Kate team up to organize a festive holiday fundraiser. As they work together under the mistletoe, sparks fly, leading Haley to rediscover her roots, open her heart to love, and rethink her future.

πŸ’‘ Did you know?
Pioneering Sapphic Holiday Film: Produced by ADIRaitt Productions and Christin Baker (founder of TLA Releasing's streaming partner networks), the film was explicitly created to provide queer women with a feel-good, tropes-filled holiday rom-com equivalent to Hallmark and Lifetime classics.

Emmy Winner / Bionic Woman Cameo: Features legendary actress Lindsay Wagner (famous for starring as The Bionic Woman in the 1970s) in a heartwarming supporting role as the matriarch Grandmother Melee.

Streaming Hit: Gained substantial popularity across queer streaming platforms during the 2021 and 2022 holiday seasons, becoming a staple in modern WLW Christmas movie marathons.

⭐ Film Evaluation & Ratings πŸ“ˆ
⭐ Global Critical & Audience Consensus: 6.4 / 10 (IMDb / Queer Holiday Film Archives)

Warmly embraced by fans for its cozy aesthetic, classic holiday tropes, and easygoing romantic chemistry between Laur Allen and Amanda Righetti.

🎨 Genre & Visual Style: 6.8 / 10

Delivers a bright, cheery holiday atmosphere filled with country-western charm, festive decorations, and feel-good romance.

πŸ“ Portal Recommendation:

A essential inclusion for LGBTQ+ Holiday Movie Archives, Sapphic Romantic Comedy Spotlights, and Cozy Festive Cinema Collections. Pairs naturally with titles like Happiest Season (2020), Under the Christmas Tree (2021), or Season of Love (2019).

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