The Christmas Quest

An archaeologist and her former husband, a specialist in ancient Norse languages, travel to Iceland during the Christmas season to locate a legendary treasure. Accompanied by a pilot friend, the woman attempts to find a series of clues to secure the riches for a museum. Their mission turns into a race against other competitors who want the treasure for their own gain.

This romance TV movie was directed by Dustin Rikert and written by Marcy Holland. It is the fifth film in Rikert's career, following The Finnish Line earlier in 2024. The cast is led by Lacey Chabert and Kristoffer Polaha, with supporting roles played by Derek Riddell, Aldís Amah Hamilton, Jóel Sæmundsson, and Hanna María Karlsdóttir. The production was a collaboration between companies from the United States and Iceland, including Hallmark Media and the Icelandic Film Centre.

The film has received a moderate reception from viewers. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 6.4 based on 1,900 votes, while on TMDB it has a slightly higher score of 6.8 from 30 votes.