Rueben's Ramblings

On December 9, the Hallmark Channel movie Christmas on Cherry Lane will debut at 8 PM.

A young couple preparing to welcome their first child; an empty-nester and her fiancé ready to start a new chapter; and a couple who unexpectedly have the chance to expand their family on Christmas Eve celebrate the holiday as they navigate these turning points in their lives.

The film stars Catherine Bell, James Denton, Jonathan Bennett, John Brotherton, Erin Cahill and Vincent Rodriguez III.

Here is a trailer for Christmas on Cherry Lane:

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On December 8, the one-off film Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie will debut online on Peacock.

Monk (Tony Shalhoub) returns to solve one last, very personal case involving his beloved stepdaughter Molly, a journalist preparing for her wedding.

The cast includes Hector Elizondo, Jame Purefoy, Melora Hardin, and Ted Levine (and others).

Here is a trailer for Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie:

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The Hallmark Channel movie Magic in Mistletoe will debut on December 8 at 8 PM.

Harrington (Paul Campbell) is the author of a popular book series, but commercial success has left him a bitter recluse. As he returns to his hometown for an annual Christmas festival celebrating his books, he’s joined by April (Lyndie Greenwood), a publicist for the major publishing house he works with. April is there for damage control after Harrington’s recent comments on social media have ruffled some feathers. But as she gets to know him better, hope springs that April can unlock Harrington’s guarded heart and help him rediscover the spirit of the holiday.

Here is a trailer for Magic in Mistletoe:

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The Amazon Prime feature film Your Christmas or Mine 2 will debut online on December 8.

They’ve swapped Christmas – again. Can Hayley and James’ relationship survive another turbulent family Christmas or has their future together gone off-piste?!”

The film stars Asa Butterfield, Jane Krakowski, David Bradley and Daniel Mays.

Here is a trailer for Your Christmas or Mine 2:

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On December 8, the box office movie Leave the World Behind will debut online on Netflix.

A family’s getaway to a luxurious rental home takes an ominous turn when a cyberattack knocks out their devices, and two strangers appear at their door.

The all-star cast includes Julia Roberts, Ethan Hawke, Mahersahala Ali, Myha’la and Kevin Bacon.

Here is a trailer for Leave the World Behind:

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The Netflix feature film The Archies will debut online on December 7.

Set in ’60s India in a fictional town called Riverdale, The Archies is a coming-of-age musical following the lives of the town’s favorite set of teenagers — Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead, Reggie, Ethel and Dilton (Agastya Nanda, Khushi Kapoor, Suhana Khan, Mihir Ahuga, Vedang Raina, Dot and Yuvraj Menda). Seen through the lens of the unique Anglo-Indian community, The Archies explores friendship, freedom, love, heartbreak and rebellion.

Here is a trailer for The Archies:

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On December 7, the BET+ holiday movie Never Alone for Christmas will debut online.

When Lauren (Mignon) gets cold feet and calls off her wedding to Miles (Allen Maldonado), neither dreamed they would be forced to spend Christmas alone. By coincidence, each winds up at the same Cajun Christmas retreat, each with someone new on their arms.

The film also stars Travis LaBranch.

There is no trailer for Never Alone for Christmas, unfortunately.

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