LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Rave reviews are pouring in as “Karen Kingsbury’s The Christmas Ring” opened on November 6, in theaters nationwide, starring Kelsey Grammer, Jana Kramer, Benjamin Hollingsworth, and Jessie James Decker. Momentum also continues for the movie’s companion novel, The Christmas Ring, as it recently catapulted to The New York Times Best Sellers for Hardcover Fiction.
In the film, a military widow (Jana Kramer) falls in love with a poetic antiques dealer (Hollingsworth) while searching for her lost family Christmas Ring, an heirloom that has been in the family since D-Day. Meanwhile the antique dealer’s loveable father (Grammer) has made a discovery that could change his life … and ruin everything:
“Karen Kingsbury is bringing holiday joy to those who need it most.” –People, Desiree Anello
“Kelsey Grammer shines in the new Christmas Ring and is ready to ring in the holiday season.” -Us Weekly, Mariel Turner
“Jessie James Decker is ready to spread some joy in the holiday film that adapts author Karen Kingsbury’s new book and hits theaters.” -The Hollywood Reporter, Ryan Gajewski
“Jana Kramer is headed back to the silver screen just in time for the holiday season.” -The Tennessean, Marcus Dowling
“Karen Kingsbury is bringing an adaptation of her new book The Christmas Ring to the screen in a new feature film.” -Music Row, Lorie Hollabaugh
“Kelsey Grammer is ringing in the holidays with his new movie Karen Kingsbury’s The Christmas Ring.” –People, Brianne Tracy
“Jana Kramer, Benjamin Hollingsworth, and Kelsey Grammer give excellent performances.” -MovieGuide
“Jana Kramer’s role in The Christmas Ring helped her see the beauty in healing.” -Country Now, Lauren Jo Black
“The Christmas Ring’ reminds audiences that there is always hope.” Crosswalk, Michael Foust
“What a beautiful way to start a Christmas movie with “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” score with Sinatra’s voice and footage of a soldier in black and white. Taking place in 1944 “D-Day” and a soldier finding a ring in the woods. It leads to the most beautiful and loving story and Karen Kingsbury knows how to write a spiritual, loving and family novel. This is a movie of hope, love, family, and most importantly prayers. A Christmas movie the entire family needs to see this holiday season. Kelsey Grammer does it again as a pivotal character in this antique story of love and what is the meaning of true love. Jana Kramer and Benjamin Hollingsworth have just amazing chemistry together. Great casting indeed! One of the best holiday movies of 2025! Check your local listing to see this brilliant holiday film and bring your tissue, you will all need it! Judy Shields, The Hollywood Times
In a touching tribute to America’s heroes, the film features 100 background actors who are actual active or retired military members, including 101-year-old World War II veteran James Daniels, who appears in one of the film’s most emotional scenes.
“Karen Kingsbury’s The Christmas Ring” is distributed by Fathom Entertainment.
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