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Release Year2022
Runtime1h 25m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationG
GenresTV Movie, Comedy, Romance
Votes4
DirectorTailiah Breon
WritersTara Knight
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.5 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsKirk Franklin's The Night Before Christmas
About Kirk Franklin's The Night Before Christmas
It follows an estranged mother and her daughter as they get caught in a snowstorm on Christmas Eve and are forced to take refuge inside a church. They meet a handsome pastor and a music teacher who motivate them to reconnect.
Directed by Tailiah Breon, Kirk Franklin's The Night Before Christmas leans on a strong ensemble — Naturi Naughton, Luke James, Kirk Franklin — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about tv movie titles of 2022.
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