The Christmas Cottage follows the story of Thomas Kinkade, a young man living in Placerville, California, during the 1970s. After the unexpected death of his father, Thomas must return home from college to help his mother, Maryanne, keep the family home.
Upon his arrival, Thomas discovers that his mother has fallen behind on her mortgage payments, and their home is at risk of foreclosure. Determined to save the house and protect his family, Thomas decides to paint a mural of the town's idyllic Main Street inside a local bar. With the help of his friend, Glen, Thomas transforms the drab walls into a beautiful masterpiece that quickly becomes the talk of the town.
As Thomas works on his mural, he also learns about the art of painting from his mentor, Glen's grandfather, and Maryanne encourages him to pursue his dream of being an artist. While Thomas struggles to balance his responsibilities at home and his passion for painting, he meets a young woman named Angel, who inspires him to see the beauty in all things.
Ultimately, Thomas's hard work and determination pay off, and the family home is saved from foreclosure. He also finds success as an artist, and the film ends with Thomas creating his first Christmas painting, the cottage where he grew up, which he names "The Christmas Cottage."
The Christmas Cottage is a heartwarming story of family, love, and the power of art to change lives. It stars Jared Padalecki as Thomas Kinkade, Marcia Gay Harden as Maryanne, and Peter O'Toole as Glen's grandfather.
