'Holiday for Heroes': Release date, plot, cast and everything you need to know about Hallmark Channel's Christmas Edition

With Hallmark releasing a series of exclusive movies this holiday season, hold on to your beloved one as this movie will restore your faith in love because it is the Miracle of Christmas!

Hallmark brings to you the Christmas extravaganza of films exclusive for this holiday season. 'Holiday for heroes' is the latest film that the channel is going to air in the first week of November and it's going to be super romantic.

So grab your partner and don't forget to watch this Christmas special movie only on Hallmark Movies and Mysteries Channel with your special one this season. Here is everything we know about the television movie:

Release date

Catch the premiere on November 8, 2019, on the Hallmark Movies and Mysteries Channel.

Plot

The movie revolves around the lives of two main characters — Audrey and a soldier, Matt who have been writing to each other for a year.

One fine day. there comes a time when their worlds are about to collide and it is off the page for the very first time. Will they feel still the same way about each other? Watch the full movie to find out! 

Cast

Melissa Claire Egan

Actress Melissa Claire Egan will be seen playing Audrey Brown in the movie (Getty Images)

She is a well-known actress in the industry. She has appeared in TV shows like 'The Young and The Restless' (2011-2019), 'All My Children' (2006-2011), 'Criminal Minds' (2010) and 'Bones' (2012). In this film, she will be seen playing Audrey Brown. 

Marc Blucas

Actor Marc Blucas will be seen playing the role of Matt in the coming film 'Holiday for Heroes' (Getty Images)

Marc Blucas has played roles in films and TV shows.  He was seen in films like 'Knight and Day' (2010), 'Underground' (2016-2017) and 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' (1999-2002). He will be seen playing the role of Matt in the coming film 'Holiday for Heroes'.

Director

Clare Niederpruem

Clare Niederpruem for her work for films like 'The Outpost' and 'Little Women' (IMDB)

She is an actress and a costume designer, known for her work for films like 'The Outpost' (2018), 'Little Women' (2018) and 'Christmas Time' (2017). 

Trailer



 

In the trailer, we see that the two lovebirds are going to meet for the very first time and it's totally giving us butterflies in the stomach. Will their love story take off? Or will it just be a short-lived romance? Watch the film to know the full story. 

Where to watch 

Watch the film on Hallmark Movies and Mysteries Channel on Friday, November 8 at 9 pm/ 8c

If you like this, you will love these:

'A Christmas Kiss'

'The Holiday'

'Love Actually'

'Four Christmases'

'12 Dates of Christmas'

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