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BET+ Gets an Early Start on Holiday Cheer with 8 Original Movies This Year

From Essence Atkins to Jasmine Guy, BET+ Unveils 2024 Holiday Film Slate

BET+ is set to deliver an unforgettable holiday season with eight original films premiering this year. Each film, packed with themes of family, love, forgiveness, and a healthy dose of holiday humor, will air weekly starting on November 7 through Christmas Day.

The streaming platform is serving up a diverse mix of yuletide tales, from heartwarming family reunions to romantic encounters, and even a holiday story set in Durban, South Africa. The slate will also feature original holiday music by a Billboard award-winning singer.

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With an impressive cast lineup including Essence Atkins, Terrence “T.C.” Carson, Jennifer Freeman, Raven Goodwin, Jasmine Guy, Blue Kimble, Mario, China Anne McClain, Romeo Miller, Sierra McClain, Valarie Pettiford, Rain Pryor, Richard Pryor Jr., Pretty Vee, and Tristan Wilds, BET+ ensures there’s something for everyone.

Here’s the full lineup of BET+ original holiday films:


November 7: A Christmas Miracle

When the Christmas Jubilee at a local community center risks losing its funding, a family must come together to ensure everyone, especially the children, can experience a magical Christmas.

  • Cast: Noree Victoria, Blue Kimble, Victoria Rowell, Nadia Simms, Aaron D. Spears, Marc Jones, Javon Johnson, Cayen Martin, Tiffany M. Show, Kenneth Okolie, Addie “The Bam” Benson, Michelle Lamb, Lennox Simms, Cayen Martin, Christopher A. Nolen
  • Director: Christopher A. Nolen
  • Writer: Cassandra Mann
  • Executive Producers: Christopher A. Nolen, Aaron D. Spears, Javon Johnson, Loretta Edwards Wilson
  • Producers: Christopher A. Nolen, Jenean Coleman
  • Genre: Christmas / Family / Romance

November 14: Style Me for Christmas

A boutique owner, struggling to keep her store afloat during the holiday season, lands a high-profile job styling a handsome celebrity. As she helps him find the perfect holiday look, unexpected sparks fly.

  • Cast: Raven Goodwin, Pretty Vee, Mario
  • Director: LazRael Lison
  • Writers: Julene Fluermond & Lynette J. Blackwell
  • Executive Producers: Naturi Naughton Lewis, Tressa Azarel Smallwood, Donte Lee
  • Producers: Ty Johnston-Chavis, Melissa Llewellyn
  • Genre: Christmas / Romance / Music

November 21: A Wesley South African Christmas

Todd, a businessman, finds himself stuck in Durban, South Africa, during the holidays after his international business venture is delayed. As he stays with the Wesley family, holiday shenanigans and bonding ensue.

  • Cast: Dorien Wilson, Jasmine Guy, Terrence “T.C.” Carson, Jesse Suntele, Ayanda Banda-Ngubane, Kiki Haynes, Rolonda Rochelle, Judi Johnson, Novi Brown, Terayle Hill, Bheki Mkhwane, Baby Cele, Dineo Langa, Bohang Moeko, Trevor Gumbi, Nay Maps, Chazitear
  • Director: Patricia Cuffie-Jones
  • Writers: Bree West & Chazitear
  • Executive Producers: Chuck West & Bree West
  • Producers: Chazitear
  • Music By: Seoli Mashaba
  • Genre: Christmas / Family / Drama

November 28: The Day Before Christmas

On Christmas Eve, two single parents accidentally swap phones and their children’s backpacks. As they cover for each other through a series of chaotic and heartwarming events, they form an unexpected connection.

  • Cast: Tristan Wilds, Candace Maxwell, Finn Maloney, Ava Marie Threat, Gerard Catus, Palmer Williams Jr., Ashley Forrestier, Perri L. Camper, Trell Woodberry, Heiress Harris, Ace Tucker, Joyce Glenn, Towanda Braxton, Chinai Routte, Darren Brand
  • Writer: Trell Woodberry
  • Executive Producers: Perri Camper Rivers, Trell Woodberry
  • Co-Executive Producer: Roger Bobb
  • Producers: Maggie Mock, Garrett Mock, Gregg McBride
  • Genre: Christmas / Family

December 5: Brewster’s Millions: Christmas

Monica Brewster, an heiress, is given a Christmas challenge: to inherit her uncle Monty’s fortune, she must learn the value of giving rather than receiving, navigating holiday challenges along the way.

  • Cast: China Anne McClain, Romeo Miller, Sierra McClain, Rain Pryor, Lonette McKee, Richard Pryor Jr., Tequan Richmond, Rico Simonini, Bennie Taylor, Joseph Nasser
  • Director: Patricia Cuffie-Jones
  • Writers: Patricia Cuffie-Jones, Joseph Nasser
  • Executive Producers: China Anne McClain
  • Producers: Matthew Nasser, Durey Shevar, Nicholas Nasser, Danial Nasser
  • Genre: Christmas / Family / Romance

 

December 12: Too Many Christmases

Jerome and Kayla are newlyweds, but their first Christmas together brings a dilemma: they’ve always celebrated with their respective families. To avoid hurt feelings, they agree to attend two holiday gatherings at once, leading to hilarious chaos.

  • Cast: Denzel Whitaker, Porscha Coleman, Jackie Harry, Michael Colyar, Valarie Pettiford, Adele Givens, DeShawn Bowens, Juhahn Jones, Russell G. Jones, Willie C. Carpenter, Jordan Babbs, Ratoya Banks, Jonath Davis
  • Director: Kenny Young
  • Writer: Clarence Williams IV
  • Producers: Pierre Romain, Julie Solinger, Summer Crockett Moore, Tony Glazer
  • Genre: Christmas / Family

December 19: Queens of Christmas

Life-long friends Doris and Julia, who also happen to be rival neighbors, find themselves competing for the coveted title of “Queen of Christmas.” Amid the hilarity, they rediscover the true meaning of sisterhood and the holiday season.

  • Cast: Terri J. Vaughn, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Essence Atkins, Hannah Whitley, Tyler Whitley, Aasha Davis, Gary Budoff, Bear Jackson, Isaiah Romain, Carl Gilliard
  • Director: Kenny Young
  • Writers: Chad Quinn & Kenny Young
  • Producers: Pierre Romain, Julie Solinger, Tony Glazer, Summer Crockett Moore
  • Genre: Christmas / Comedy / Family

December 25: Blended Christmas

A freak accident cancels a new bride’s tropical Christmas honeymoon, forcing her to take care of her husband’s ex-wife and kids. With a little help from a holiday angel, she finds herself navigating an unexpected and blended Christmas.

  • Cast: Jennifer Freeman, Anthony Dalton, Dream Doll, Victoria Rowell
  • Director: Tamala Baldwin
  • Writer: Tamala Baldwin
  • Executive Producers: Clay Pecorin, Tamala Baldwin, Kevin Paulhus, Gabriela Custodio, Ryan D. Adams, Dan Yoon Hyuck Choi
  • Producers: Kevin Weisberg, Cecil Chambers
  • Genre: Christmas / Family

BET+ is your go-to destination for heartwarming holiday cheer this season, starting November 7. Whether it’s family drama, romance, or laugh-out-loud moments, these films are sure to get you in the holiday spirit.

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