The Knight Before Christmas

Medieval knight time-travels to modern Christmas romance

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About The Knight Before Christmas

Released: 2019

Platform: Netflix

Rating: TV-14

Run time: 1h 32m

Cast
Vanessa Hudgens, Josh Whitehouse, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Harry Jarvis, Mimi Gianopulos, Ella Kenion, Jean-Michel Le Gal, Arnold Pinnock

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About

The Knight Before Christmas is a romantic comedy film that was released in 2019. Directed by Monika Mitchell, the film tells the story of a medieval English knight who is magically transported to present-day Ohio during the holiday season. As he tries to find his way back home, he develops a relationship with a high school science teacher. The film stars Vanessa Hudgens and Josh Whitehouse in the lead roles.

The plot revolves around Sir Cole (played by Josh Whitehouse), a 14th-century knight who gets transported through time by an old sorceress. He ends up in modern-day Ohio and encounters Brooke (played by Vanessa Hudgens), a high school science teacher who has given up on love. As the two spend time together, Sir Cole must navigate the challenges of the modern world while also trying to fulfill a mysterious quest in order to return to his own time.

Making / Production

The Knight Before Christmas was produced by Motion Picture Corporation of America and was released on the streaming platform Netflix. The film was shot in Canada, with various locations standing in for Ohio.

Actors

  • Vanessa Hudgens as Brooke - Vanessa Hudgens portrays the character of Brooke, a high school science teacher who is initially skeptical of Sir Cole's claims but eventually finds herself drawn to him.
  • Josh Whitehouse as Sir Cole - Josh Whitehouse plays the role of Sir Cole, a medieval English knight who finds himself transported to the present-day and must adjust to modern life.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

  • The Knight Before Christmas marks the second collaboration between Vanessa Hudgens and director Monika Mitchell, who previously worked together on the film The Princess Switch.
  • The film draws inspiration from classic time-travel stories like A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court and Back to the Future.
  • Josh Whitehouse, who plays Sir Cole, is also known for his role in the HBO series Poldark.

Awards

The Knight Before Christmas has not received any major awards as of yet.

Quotes

  • "Love is the most powerful thing in the world, and it always wins in the end." - Sir Cole
  • "Sometimes the greatest journeys are the ones that bring you back home." - Brooke

Music

The Knight Before Christmas features a variety of music throughout the film, including both original compositions and popular songs. The soundtrack enhances the romantic and light-hearted tone of the story.

Soundtrack

  • "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" by Darlene Love
  • "Last Christmas" by Wham!
  • "Run Rudolph Run" by Chuck Berry
  • "Holiday" by Green Day
  • "Jingle Bell Rock" by Bobby Helms