'Christmas Unleashed': Release date, plot, cast and everything you need to know about Lifetime's Christmas movie

Becca's dog runs away on Christmas Eve and she must team up with her now ex-boyfriend Max to find her furry pal. This brings in the sweet memories of how they spent Christmas together in the past. 

Christmas is that wonderful time of the year which can bring two long lost lovers back together. It is the season of miracles, happiness, and joy! It may seem strange, but Christmas has a healing effect and it kind of ignites warm fuzzy feelings even if you aren't in love. 

Lifetime is here with its romantic Christmas film titled 'Christmas Unleashed'. The story revolves around the lives of Becca, her little puppy, and Max, her ex-boyfriend. 

Here's everything you need to know about the film ahead of its release.

Release date

The film will release on December 7, 2019.

Plot

Becca's dog runs away on Christmas Eve and she must team up with her now ex-boyfriend Max to find her furry pal. As the pup leads the duo on an all-day and night search through the town of North Carolina, they revisit people, places, and memories. This brings in the sweet memories of how they spent Christmas together in the past. 

Cast

 Vanessa Lachey

Vanessa Lachey plays Becca in this Christmas Movie
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Vanessa is an actress known for her work on films and TV shows like 'Disaster Movie', 'Fantastic Four', 'How I Met Your Mother', 'Dads' and 'American Houswives'. She will be seen playing Becca in this romantic lifetime movie. 

Christopher Russell

Christopher Russell plays Max in this Christmas movie
(IMDB)

Christopher is an actor known for his work on films like 'Land of the Dead', 'Star Trek: Discovery', 'Flashpoint', and 'Supernatural'. He will be playing Max in this film. 

Director

The director of this film has not been revealed yet. Come back later for more updates!

Trailer

No trailer for this film has released so far. So come back again for the latest updates.

Where to watch

Tune into your Lifetime Channel on December 7 at 8/7c. 

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