The Nine Lives of Christmas

Zachary Stone is a firefighter who prefers a solitary life and avoids romantic commitments. As Christmas approaches, he takes in a stray cat, which leads him to meet Marilee, a veterinary student. While both characters initially feel hesitant about entering a relationship, the animal helps them bond and challenges Zachary's desire to remain a bachelor.

This 2014 television movie was directed by Mark Jean, marking the first of four listed films in his career. The screenplay was written by Nancey Silvers. The film stars Brandon Routh as Zachary Stone and Kimberley Sustad as Marilee White, supported by a credited cast of 22 people, including Chelsea Hobbs, Gregory Harrison, Alison Araya, and Dalias Blake. The production was a collaboration between MarVista Entertainment, Head First Productions, and Bauman Entertainment.

Viewers have responded positively to the film, which has a rating of 7.2/10 on IMDb based on 5,100 votes. On TMDB, the movie holds a slightly lower rating of 6.7/10 from 111 votes.