Merry & Bright

Cate is the CEO of a company that produces candy canes. During the busy Christmas season, she meets Gabe and mistakenly believes he is a suitor arranged by her mother. In reality, Gabe is a financial consultant hired to analyze the business and increase its profitability. As the two collaborate to improve the company's operations, they discover a personal connection that extends beyond their professional skills.

Directed by Gary Yates, this American television movie was released on November 2, 2019. It follows his previous projects, including High Life, Snowed Inn Christmas, One Winter Weekend, and Pearl in Paradise. The film was produced by Jeff Beesley and stars Jodie Sweetin as Cate Merriwether and Andrew W. Walker as Gabe Carter. The supporting cast includes Sharon Lawrence, Stephanie Moroz, Darren Martens, and Nancy Sorel.

The movie has a runtime of 84 minutes. Audience reception is generally positive, with a rating of 6.4 on IMDb based on 2,400 votes and a rating of 6.2 on TMDB from 52 votes.