Rueben's Ramblings

On November 17, the holiday movie Navigating Christmas will debut on the Hallmark Channel at 8 PM.

Recently divorced Melanie (Chelsea Hobbs) and her son Jason visit a remote island for Christmas, only to find themselves running a real working lighthouse where she connects with the curt but cute owner Peter (Stephen Huszar).

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On November 17, the Disney+ movie Dashing Through the Snow will debut online.

The movie tells the story of a divorced social worker for the Atlanta police department who despises Christmas due to a painful childhood memory. When sent on a call while spending Christmas Eve with his daughter, he inadvertently evokes the wrath of a local politician but meets a man who helps him understand the joy and magic of Christmas.

The cast includes Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Lil Rel Howery, Mary Lynn Rajskub and Teyonah Parris.

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The Freevee holiday movie Exmas will debut online on November 17.

Robbie Amell plays Graham, who decides to surprise his family by traveling home for the holidays, only to encounter an unexpected guest of honor, Ali (Leighton Meester), who also happens to be his ex-fiancée. The two exes battle it out to see who the family will pick to stay through Christmas Day, and who must go.

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On November 16, the Netflix movie Best.Christmas.Ever! will debut online.

The movie follows two longtime frenemies who are reunited over the holidays in a twist of fate. Every Christmas, Jackie (Brandy) sends a boastful holiday newsletter that makes her old college friend Charlotte (Heather Graham) feel like a lump of coal. But when Charlotte lands on Jackie’s snowy doorstep just days before Christmas, she seizes the opportunity to prove her old friend’s life can’t possibly be that perfect.

The cast includes Jason Biggs and Matt Cedeno.

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The BET+ movie Sworn Justice: Taken Before Christmas will debut online on November 16.

A detective and her DA boyfriend are both informed that the other has been kidnapped. Ahead of the holiday, they are locked out of their computers and phones and must follow the demands of a menacing voice giving them orders.

The movie stars Mishael Morgan, Leland B. Martin, Zak Santiago, Benz Antoine and Vivica A. Fox.

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On November 16, the holiday movie A World Record Christmas will debut online on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries at 8 PM.

Charlie (Aias Dalman) is an autistic boy determined to set a Guinness World Record by stacking 1400 Jenga blocks. His mother Marissa (Nikki DeLoach) and stepfather Eric (Lucas Bryant) encourage him to reach for his dream and they all celebrate when he gets the good news that he’ll have his chance on Christmas Eve. In the spirit of the holiday, they organize a fundraiser giving the townspeople an opportunity to donate and decorate a Jenga block, with the proceeds going to benefit kids with autism. Charlie’s journey to setting the Jenga world record gives them all the chance to learn more not just about themselves, but about what family really means.

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On November 12, the holiday movie A Heidelberg Holiday will debut on the Hallmark Channel at 8 PM.

Heidi Heidelberg (Ginna Claire Mason) receives the dream opportunity to sell her beautiful, handmade glass ornaments at the prestigious Heidelberg Christmas Market in Germany. While there, she meets Lukas (Frédéric Brossier), a local artisan who helps her reconnect with her lost heritage.

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The Great American Family movie A Christmas Blessing will debut on November 12 at 8 PM.

Renowned TV star Mandy Gilmore (Lori Loughlin) says goodbye to her hit culinary series, A World of Food, with plans to travel the globe dining in all 142 Michelin star restaurants. Before jetting to Paris, Mandy stops in Milwaukee with the deed to her deceased aunt’s food pantry, Angel’s Fare, recently purchased by adjacent business owner, Adam Carraway (James Tupper). A simple transaction. Until pantry volunteer, Otto Nessen (Jesse Hutch) reminds all that Aunt Susie’s love of cooking was truly love of feeding and inspires one more holiday feast for those who need it most.

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The holiday movie Christmas Time Capsule will debut at 7 PM on UPtv on November 12.

When Tiffany’s best friend James arrives at her house looking for the family heirloom engagement ring he left in her care, she quickly realizes that he wants to use it to propose to another woman.

Now Tiffany has three days, a road trip and some Christmas magic to make James realize that the woman he really wants has been in front of him the whole time.

The film stars Franco Lo Presti and Emily Alatalo.

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On November 11, the Great American Family movie Christmas Keepsake will debut at 8 PM.

A father (Daniel Lissing) bonds with his daughter and stumbles upon an unexpected romance (Jillian Murray) while tracking down the original owner of a Christmas time capsule.

There is no trailer for Christmas Keepsake.

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