'Twas the Night Before Christmas

Raise the curtain. Lift your spirits.

2022 • 84 min • TV Movie · Comedy · Drama · Romance

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Synopsis

A former actress trying to break into directing tests her skills with a town’s annual Christmas Eve courtroom production in which the true authorship of the famous poem “A Visit from St. Nick” is debated.

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

36 reviews

62 Audience · 36 · 100%

A former actress tries to direct a small town's Christmas Eve play, which focuses on the disputed authorship of a classic holiday poem. Amidst the festive chaos, she finds new purpose and a touch of romance. It's a heartwarming story about community and creativity.

Violence & peril: 0/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 0/10

Heads up

Very mild romantic tension.

What it models well

Community spirit
Creative expression
Historical curiosity
Working together

Talk about it after

The importance of historical accuracy vs. tradition.
How communities come together for events.
Dealing with creative differences.

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