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70% Critic Match
'Twas the Date Before Christmas
“Big Family. Little Fib”
7.0 / 10• 2024• 1h 24m•G• English
TV MovieComedyRomanceDrama
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Robert Buckley
Bryan
Lead
Amy Groening
Jessie
Patrice Goodman
Shelly
Mimi Kuzyk
Aunt Lilly
Fabio Ricci
Xavier
Darryl Hinds
Keegan
KW
Karen Waddell
Laura
Seán Cullen
Marcus
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Bradley Walsh's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. 'Twas the Date Before Christmas is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
