1,000 Miles From Christmas - What We Know So Far
Netflix has certainly gotten into the Christmas spirit over the last few years. The streaming platform has become a go-to destination for holiday-themed movies, even giving the Hallmark Channel a reason to look over its shoulders. From "The Princess Switch" to "Operation Christmas Drop," Netflix has a plethora of festive choices once Halloween has come and gone. And it doesn't appear as though the service will slouch in 2021.
Plenty of fans have likely marked on their calendars the highly anticipated threequel to "The Princess Switch," affectionately subtitled "Romancing the Star." That won't be the only movie to put you in the Christmas spirit as Netflix also has "The Claus Family," "A Castle for Christmas," and "1,000 Miles From Christmas" coming up, to name a few. Don't fret if that last one has fallen under your radar. There's plenty of time between now and when it's finally released to set the alarm, and it's sure to make a believer out of any Scrooge out there.
What's the release date for 1,000 Miles From Christmas?
Netflix Christmas movies have come out as early as October in the past. However, it seems like "1,000 Miles From Christmas" will be the perfect thing to watch on Christmas Eve this year.
Popsugar reports that the flick has a release date set for December 24, 2021. It should make for excellent viewing when you've gathered with your family or other loved ones and want something to make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. After all, it can't all be opening presents and drinking eggnog. You have to watch a little T.V. in between the festivities, right? You can even go to your Netflix account to set a reminder so that you don't forget.
Who's in the cast for 1,000 Miles From Christmas?
As is the case with many Christmas flicks, this one centers around two people who realize that love is in the air around the holidays. In this instance, those two people are Raúl (Tamar Novas) and Paula (Andrea Ros). They come from different backgrounds and have different goals for this time of year. Raúl's on a business trip while Paula's hoping to attain a world record, but they'll likely realize they have more in common than they thought initially.
According to the film's IMDb page, other cast members include Verónica Forqué, Peter Vives, and Fermí Reixach.
What's the plot of 1,000 Miles From Christmas?
Stop us if you've heard this one before. You have a man who isn't exactly into the whole "Christmas" thing, but over a series of misadventures, he comes to learn the reason for the season. That sounds about right, according to the official movie description listed on Netflix: "A Christmas tale, a romantic comedy and the story of a man in his 30s who learns — reluctantly — to get carried away by the Christmas spirit."
Netflix also describes this movie as being "swoonworthy" and "charming," so it sounds like a decent pick for a holiday-themed date night, too. Whether you plan on seeing it with the whole family or that one special someone, you won't want to miss "1,000 Miles From Christmas."