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'Twas the Date Before Christmas
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'Twas the Date Before Christmas

2024-10-18 · 84 min · ★ 7.1

TV Movie · Comedy · Romance · Drama

To prevent her family from canceling the "Chamberlain Family Christmas Olympics," Jessie lies and says she's inviting a date to the long-standing holiday tradition. She meets Bryan on a dating app, and he agrees to spend the holiday with her and her family. As Jessie and Bryan engage in eccentric activities like the search for the Christmas tree star, gift wrapping contest and snowball fight, they start to develop real feelings for each other. Soon her family begins to catch on to their secret and Bryan suspects she may be hiding the real reason for her unusual Christmas date request. As the celebrations continue, Jessie must work to keep all her stories straight and save her date with Bryan.

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Directors
Bradley Walsh
Production companies
Cineflix Productions
Countries
Canada, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Robert BuckleyRobert BuckleyBryan
Amy GroeningAmy GroeningJessie
Patrice GoodmanPatrice GoodmanShelly
Mimi KuzykMimi KuzykAunt Lilly
Fabio RicciFabio RicciXavier
Darryl HindsDarryl HindsKeegan
Karen WaddellLaura
Seán CullenSeán CullenMarcus
Christopher JacotChristopher JacotAndrew
Ava ArrindellHaley
Peter Bou-GhannamPeter Bou-GhannamDevi
James MillingtonJames MillingtonGrandpop
Conni MiuConni MiuYoung Woman
Chad AndrewsChad AndrewsBoyfriend
Percy Anane-DwumfourPercy Anane-DwumfourLars
Jorge MolinaJorge MolinaDon
Risha NandaWoman
Nitu ThakurTerri

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