Three Wise Men and a Baby

Three Wise Men and a Baby is a 2022 Canadian Christmas comedy drama television film directed by Terry Ingram and written by Paul Campbell and Kimberley Sustad. It stars Campbell, Tyler Hynes, Andrew W. Walker and Margaret Colin. The film follows three brothers who are surprised when they find themselves forced to care for a baby during the holidays.[1] It is not related to 1987 comedy film Three Men and a Baby also starring Margaret Colin.

Three Wise Men and a Baby
Written by
Directed byTerry Ingram
Starring
Music byJordan Klassen
Taylor Swindells
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
  • Jamie Goehring
  • Trevor McWhinney
  • Jonathan Shore
  • Shawn Williamson
EditorAsim Nuraney
Running time84 minutes
Production company
  • Lighthouse Pictures
Original release
NetworkHallmark Channel
ReleaseNovember 19, 2022 (2022-11-19)

The film premiered on Hallmark Channel on November 19, 2022, as part of Countdown to Christmas. Three Wise Men and a Baby received positive reviews from television critics and become the most-watched cable TV movie of the year.[2] A sequel, Three Wiser Men and a Boy, is set for a 2024 premiere.[3][4]

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Reception

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The film received positive reviews from television critics.[5][6] Brett White from the Decider gave it a positive review praising the performances, particularly Matt Hamilton.[7] It ranked #3 on Variety's "The 25 Best Hallmark Christmas Movies" list.[8]

Three Wise Men and a Baby become the most-watched movie on cable in 2022 with 3.6 million total viewers.[9]

References

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  1. ^ Wang, K. L. Connie (November 18, 2022). "Three Hallmark Hunks Star in 'Three Wise Men and a Baby'". Parade.
  2. ^ Longeretta, Emily (November 22, 2022). "Hallmark's 'Three Wise Men and a Baby' Becomes the Most Watched TV Movie on Cable in 2022 (EXCLUSIVE)".
  3. ^ Longeretta, Emily (April 25, 2024). "'Three Wise Men and a Baby' Sequel Lands at Hallmark Channel With Returning Stars Tyler Hynes, Andrew Walker and Paul Campbell".
  4. ^ "Hallmark Channel Announces 'Three Wise Men and a Baby' Sequel with Tyler Hynes, Andrew Walker and Paul Campbell". Peoplemag.
  5. ^ "Three Wise Men and a Baby - Movie Reviews | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com.
  6. ^ ""Three Wise Men And A Baby" Is Hallmark's Perfect Gift To Fans". Southern Living.
  7. ^ "'Three Wise Men and a Baby' Hallmark Review: Stream It or Skip It?".
  8. ^ Longeretta, Emily (November 13, 2023). "The 25 Best Hallmark Christmas Movies, Ranked".
  9. ^ Rice, Lynette (November 22, 2022). "Hallmark's 'Three Wise Men And A Baby' Becomes Basic Cable's Most-Watched Movie of 2022".
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