Operation Nutcracker

A valuable antique nutcracker disappears shortly before it is scheduled for auction at the Warby family Christmas charity event. To ensure the gala proceeds as planned, a strict event planner named Lottie Morgan and Tristan Warby, an heir to the family dynasty, work together to locate the missing item.

This romantic comedy TV movie was produced in Canada and the United States by Hallmark Media, Vortex Productions, and Vortex Media. It was directed by David Weaver, following his previous 2024 project Love & Jane. The film stars Ashley Newbrough as Lottie Morgan and Christopher Russell as Tristan Warby, with supporting roles played by Mia SwamiNathan, Darryl Hinds, Lara Amersey, and Ann Pirvu. The screenplay was written by Erica Deutschman and Katy Breier.

The movie has a runtime of 84 minutes. Audience reception is generally positive, as indicated by a rating of 6.5/10 on IMDb based on 1,100 votes and a rating of 6.7/10 on TMDB from 19 votes.