Mystery on Mistletoe Lane is a 2023 Hallmark Movies & Mysteries original film. New to the small New England town of Mistletoe Lane, historical society director Heidi Wicks and her two kids discover a decades-old Christmas mystery hidden inside their new historic home.
Quick Facts
| Title | Mystery on Mistletoe Lane |
| Network | Hallmark Movies & Mysteries |
| Director | Allan Harmon |
| Writers | Kevin Duda, Mark Hefti, Robert Bastron, Drew Gehling |
| Composer | Taylor Swindells |
| Genre | Mystery, Holiday, Romance |
| Premiere | Thursday, November 9, 2023, 8 p.m. ET |
| Runtime | 1 hr 30 min |
| Lead Cast | Erica Cerra, Victor Webster |
About the Movie
Heidi Wicks (Erica Cerra) relocates to a small New England town with her two kids, Annie (Juliette Hawk) and Garrett (Logan Pierce), to start a new job with the local historical society. The previously abandoned house they move into begins revealing mysterious clues that lead the children on a holiday-themed treasure hunt. Heidi also uncovers a deeper, decades-old mystery surrounding the house and its former owners. With the help of David (Victor Webster) — the man she happens to be replacing at the historical society — Heidi becomes determined to solve the mystery of Mistletoe Mansion and restore it to its former glory by Christmas Eve.
Mystery on Mistletoe Lane premiered Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 8 p.m. ET on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries as part of the network’s “Miracles of Christmas” lineup, with a repeat airing Saturday, December 23, 2023 on Hallmark Channel. The film is produced by Timeless Pictures Production in association with Basset House Distribution, with Ben Silverman and Alexandre Coscas among the executive producers.
Who Directed Mystery on Mistletoe Lane?
Mystery on Mistletoe Lane was directed by Allan Harmon, working from a script credited to Kevin Duda, Mark Hefti, Robert Bastron, and Drew Gehling. The film was produced by Alexandre Coscas and Ben Silverman, with Kevin Duda and John Prince serving as on-set producers.
Who Composed the Mystery on Mistletoe Lane Score?
The original score for Mystery on Mistletoe Lane was composed by Taylor Swindells. Like most Hallmark Movies & Mysteries productions, the film pairs Swindells’ original score with a handful of licensed holiday standards and production-library Christmas tracks rather than a commercially released soundtrack album.
Mystery on Mistletoe Lane Soundtrack
- Jingle Bells by Paul Lazare. This recording is from the July 2018 Bruton Music library compilation titled Bruton Vaults: Vintage Christmas Memories.
- Joy to the World: This Christmas carol’s lyrics were written by Isaac Watts in 1719, based on Psalm 98. The popular tune we sing today was arranged by Lowell Mason in 1848. It remains one of the most-published Christmas hymns in North America.
- We Wish You a Merry Christmas (Jazz Version) — a swing-style arrangement of the traditional English carol.
- Deck the Halls by Paul Lenart, John Curtis & Geoff Bartley. This arrangement comes from the 2007 Sonoton Music library album Christmas Guitars.
No comprehensive official tracklist has been published for this Hallmark film, which is typical for the network’s made-for-TV movies that license generic library music alongside a composer’s original score. You can listen to holiday favorites on Apple Music and Spotify.
The Cast of Mystery on Mistletoe Lane
- Victor Webster as David
- Erica Cerra as Heidi Wicks
- Fred Henderson as Wallace
- Mary-Beth Manning as Linda Swanson
- Juliette Hawk as Annie
- Logan Pierce as Garrett
- Jeanie Cloutier as Council Member
- Linda Darlow as Geraldine
- Keith Martin Gordey as Harold
- Benjamin Jacobson as Young Wallace
- Gardiner Millar as Coachman
- Stewart Prince as Deputy Mayor Pruitt
- Diana Smendra as Library Worker
- Ramon Terrell as Jesse
- Todd Zatwarnitski as Wallace’s Father
Looking for more holiday viewing? Visit our movie soundtrack hub for more Christmas film scores, our TV soundtrack hub for other seasonal series, or our streaming guide to find out where to watch this holiday season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who directed Mystery on Mistletoe Lane?
Mystery on Mistletoe Lane was directed by Allan Harmon, from a script written by Kevin Duda, Mark Hefti, Robert Bastron, and Drew Gehling.
Who stars in Mystery on Mistletoe Lane?
The film stars Erica Cerra as Heidi Wicks, a new historical society director, and Victor Webster as David, the local handyman and historian she happens to be replacing.
When did Mystery on Mistletoe Lane premiere?
Mystery on Mistletoe Lane premiered Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 8 p.m. ET on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, with a repeat broadcast on Hallmark Channel on December 23, 2023.
Who composed the music for Mystery on Mistletoe Lane?
Taylor Swindells composed the original score. The film also features licensed holiday standards including “Joy to the World” and “Deck the Halls,” plus production-library Christmas tracks typical of Hallmark movies.
What is Mystery on Mistletoe Lane about?
New to town, historical society director Heidi Wicks and her two children discover holiday-themed clues to a decades-old mystery hidden in their historic new home, and team up with local historian David to solve it and restore the house, known as Mistletoe Mansion, by Christmas Eve.