'The Nine Kittens of Christmas': 5 things you didn't know about Hallmark holiday film

Hallmark is all set to melt your hearts this festive season with this animal lover's paradise!
PUBLISHED NOV 22, 2021
Brandon Routh, Kimberly Sustad, Stephanie Bennett in 'The Nine Kittens of Christmas' (Hallmark)
Brandon Routh, Kimberly Sustad, Stephanie Bennett in 'The Nine Kittens of Christmas' (Hallmark)

Hallmark has officially begun its Countdown to Christmas with adorable, feel-good family movies in time for the festive and holiday season. 

'The Nine Kittens of Christmas' is surely a must-watch for all animal lovers. The Christmas special follows the story of two cat lovers, Zachary and Marilee, as they make elaborate plans to find forever homes for a litter of kittens, during the Christmas season. Will the time they spend together mean something else in the long run? Stay tuned to find out what happens! The Hallmark movie stars Kimberly Sustad, Brandon Routh, and Gregory Harrison in the lead roles. 

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When will 'The Nine Kittens of Christmas' release and where can you watch it?

'The Nine Kittens of Christmas' releases on November 25 on Hallmark. 

What is 'The Nine Kittens of Christmas' all about?

The official synopsis reads: "Cat lovers Zachary and Marilee are thrown back together at Christmas when they're tasked with finding homes for a litter of adorable kittens". 

Who stars in the Hallmark movie?

Kimberley Sustad as Marilee White

Born in and raised in Canada, Kimberley is a rather compelling performer, actress, and writer. She is known for her work on 'Travelers', 'Unspeakable', and 'The Twilight Zone'. Sustad enjoys performing via her acting gigs, some of which include 'A Bride for Christmas' and 'Spookville'. Sustad has also appeared in TV series like 'Supernatural', 'Continuum', 'Primeval: New World', and 'Alcatraz'. In addition to this, Sustad appeared on 'Baby Sellers' and 'Motive', alongside Kirstie Alley and Kristin Lehman, respectively. Aside from her glamourous life on TV, Sustad has a recurring role, playing a world traveler after having lived in Ecuador, South Korea, Taiwan, four states in America, and three Canadian provinces!



 

The rest of the main cast includes Brandon Routh as Zachary Stone, Gregory Harrison as Sam, and Stephanie Bennett as Jacelyn. 

Showrunners 

The writer of the movie is Sheila Roberts with Mark Jean as the director. 

Trailer 

We're yet to see a trailer for the movie but stay tuned for more updates!

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