'The Knight Before Christmas': Release date, plot, cast, trailer and everything you need to know about Netflix's romantic holiday movie

The film is a complete romantic flick and there are aww-dorable moments which will make you snuggle into the arms of your loved one too! 

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! With films, and shows galore and bountiful romantic comedy films this holiday season, it is a perfect time to 'Netflix & Chill'. This November, Netflix Original, brings to you a charming 'The Knight Before Christmas'. 

Prepared to be smitten by the magical and romantic aura of this film. Here's everything you need to know about the film ahead of its release:

Release date

The film is all set to release on November 21, 2019. 

Plot

A sorceress transports medieval knight, Sir Cole, (Josh Whitehouse) to the current day Ohio during the holiday season. He makes friends with Brooke (Vanessa Hudgens), who is a kind and smart science teacher.  However, she is disillusioned by the idea of 'Love'. Brooke helps Sir Cole navigate the modern era and tried to help him discover to fulfill his mysterious 'one true quest'—  the only act which will enable his return to the era he came from. 

With the holiday season being so colorful and romantic, he and Brooke grew closer. But Sir Cole begins to wonder how much he wants to return to his old life. 

Cast

Vanessa Hudgens

Vanessa Hudgens plays Brooke in this Christmas movie
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Vanessa rose to stardom with her role in 'High School Musical'. She has also starred in films and TV shows like 'Beastly', 'Spring Breakers', 'Journey 2: The Mysterious Island' and Drunk History. She will be seen playing Brooke in this upcoming Netflix Christmas movie 'Knight Before Christmas'.

Josh Whitehouse

Josh Whitehouse plays Sir Cole in this Netflix film
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Josh is an American actor known for his work on films like 'Poldark', 'Alleycats', 'Valley Girl' and 'Modern Life is Rubbish'. He will be seen playing the charming Sir Cole in this Netflix Christmas movie. 

Director

Monika Mitchell

Monika Mitchell is the director of this movie
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Monika is an award-winning director known for her work on films like 'John Apple Jack', 'Night Deposit', 'Break a leg', 'Witness' and 'Date My Dad'. She has directed this beautiful Christmas Movie on Netflix. 

Trailer



 

From the trailer, we can see that Sir Cole has arrived from the medieval era into the future. He is so adorable and confused with the happenings of modern times. But with Brooke by his side, he seems to be getting in the hang of it. We also see that Brooke is absolutely smitten by Sir Cole, and she's got the drool face on. The film is complete romantic flick and there are aww-dorable moments which will make you snuggle into the arms of your loved one too! 

Where to watch

Tune into your Netflix accounts on November 21, 2019, to watch the drama unfurl on your screens!

If you like this, you will love these

'The Princess Switch'

'A Christmas Prince'

'Christmas Inheritance'

'Holiday in the Wild'

'The Christmas Chronicles'

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