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Christmas on the Ranch Brings Chicago-Filled Holiday Romance to Hulu

By Tom Barnas
11/1/2024

Warm Up Your Holidays with “Christmas on the Ranch,” Premiering Exclusively on Hulu November 1, 2024

Get ready to cozy up with a new family-friendly holiday romance! Christmas on the Ranch makes its exclusive debut on Hulu on November 1, 2024. This heartwarming story follows a popular relationship expert whose own romantic life is in shambles. When a snowstorm strands her at a secluded ranch just before Christmas, a charismatic rancher helps her rediscover the magic of love and second chances.

Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Danny Buday—known for Second Chance Christmas (2017) and Country Christmas Album (2018)—this delightful film stars Daytime Emmy Award-winner Jade Harlow (The Bay) and Houston Rhines (A Christmas Switch), with a talented supporting cast including Chicago-based actors Saige Chaseley (Christmas with Felicity), Malkia Stampley (61st Street), and Amy Sloan (Truth Be Told).

Filmed on location in Chicago and its scenic northwest suburbs, Christmas on the Ranch showcases beautiful settings, including Country Ridge Stables in Mundelein, Zia West in Hawthorn Woods, and iconic WGN Radio in downtown Chicago. Fans of charming local spots will also recognize scenes from Chatterbox of Long Grove, the Sock Monkey Museum, and the historic Robert Parker Coffin Bridge, alongside other Chicago-area locations.

This Hulu exclusive marks the third collaboration between Chicago-based Very Merry Entertainment and Nicely Entertainment, following the popular Reporting for Christmas. The film is produced by John W. Bosher and Chris Charles, with executive producers Vanessa Shapiro, Scott Kirkpatrick, and Suzanne C. Johnson, among others. Post-production was completed at Chicago studios Journeywork Entertainment, Noisefloor, and Periscope Post & Audio.

“We’re excited to partner with Hulu again and can’t wait for audiences to enjoy Christmas on the Ranch,” said producer John W. Bosher, who also highlighted the production’s American Humane certification, ensuring that No Animals Were Harmed®.

Vanessa Shapiro, Nicely’s CEO, adds, “We’re delighted to continue working with Very Merry Entertainment on this heartwarming film. Hulu’s audience is in for a real treat this holiday season!”

Don’t miss Christmas on the Ranch—streaming exclusively on Hulu from November 1, 2024.

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