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| Film Length | 1 Hour 21 Minutes |
| Release Date | November 28, 2024 |
| Advisory Rating | Rated TV-PG |
| Initially Available On/Via | c |
| Genre(s) | Comedy, Romance, Holiday (Christmas) |
| Distributor | BET+ |
| Director | Jerry LaMothe |
| Writer | Trell Woodberry |
| Character Name | Actor |
| Nia | Candace Maxwell |
| Imani | Ava Threat |
| Rashaad | Tristan Mack Wilds |
| Bryce | Finn Maloney |
| Gabrielle | Joyce Glenn |
Plot Summary
It is one heck of a Christmas Eve for Rashaad and Nia. For Nia, anything and everything that could go wrong, from her car breaking down to being late to drop Imani off at church for an event and the food she has for her various catering jobs being in said broken down car. Rashaad? The day isn’t going well for him either since he has a meeting with his ex, Gabrielle, and is trying to book a long-term job with the mayor, and be it the work of Bryce and Imani or fate; he finds himself tangled in Nia’s life from switching phones and more.
Which, considering how much is riding on Christmas Eve going well, since it will determine what happens in the coming year, Nia and Rashaad find themselves forced to work together to get their to-do list done.
Character Descriptions
Nia
Nia is a person who has left their former job in hopes of becoming a full-time caterer. The struggle is a bit real right now, especially since she lost her husband a year ago, but she is powering through to the best of their abilities.
- The actor is also known for their role in “A Madea Homecoming.”
Imani
Imani is Nia’s daughter and right hand. She knows her mom is stressed and tries to help her to the best of her abilities.
Rashaad
Rashaad is recently divorced and trying to balance a photography career with being in his son’s life. Unlike Nia, Rashaad tries to live life without a strict schedule, which could explain why his life is a bit chaotic right now.
- The actor is also known for their role in “Wouldn’t Mean Nuthin’.”
Bryce
Bryce is Rashaad’s son and seemingly one of Imani’s closest friends, who thankfully isn’t aware of the back and forth his parents are having over his custody.
Gabrielle
Gabrielle is Rashaad’s ex. She doesn’t hate him but follows all the expectations of what you do after divorce. While the two are generally on good terms, Gabrielle thinks she needs to arrange a custody arrangement.
- The actor is also known for their role in “Close Encounters.”
Other Noteworthy Information
Where To Watch This:- Movie Contains: Nothing Notable
- The distributor is also known for “Style Me For Christmas.”
- The writer is also known for “For The Love of Jason: Season 1.”
Review
Our Rating: Positive (Worth Seeing)
Audience
“The Day Before Christmas” is made for those who like corny romance movies that take place around the holidays.
Highlights
It’s Corny, In A Good Way
“The Day Before Christmas” is holiday movie corny. There is a meet-cute, kids meddling to the point you think they are trying to set their parents up, and hijinks. But as corny as it might be to watch Rashaad and Nia pretend they don’t have an instant connection, you find yourself taking note that both are just getting out of long-term relationships. From what it seems, both have been single, maybe, for a year, and the exes they have to have been with for nearly a decade, considering Imani and Bryce’s age. Throw in Nia is only single because her ex died, and it makes the awkwardness acceptable.
Also, unlike most holiday movies we’ve seen, with no murkiness between what could be their next relationship and what was their last, no matter how corny things get, you are more likely to smile and roll your eyes than criticize. Then, considering the role the kids play, I’d even say you will appreciate them helping their parents, as they seemingly push them together, for it makes the idea of these four becoming a blended family something you want.
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