BET+ has a large slate of holiday films premiering this season that has a who’s who list of Black talent, including Terri J. Vaughn, Raven Goodwin, Victoria Rowell, Denzel Whitaker, Porscha Coleman, Jackée Harry, Telma Hopkins, Valarie Pettiford, Towanda Braxton and more.
The television films started premiering on Nov. 7 and will continue to premiere all the way up until Christmas Day 2024.
Check out the full slate below, including the premiere dates, directors, cast, writers, photos, trailers and more:
‘A Christmas Miracle’
Premiered on Nov. 7
Logline: When the Christmas Jubilee at the local community center is in danger of losing funding, the family must band together to make sure everyone, including the kids, have a Merry Christmas.:
Cast: Noree Victoria, Blue Kimble, Victoria Rowell, Nadia Simms, Aaron D. Spears, Marc Jones, Javon Johnson, Cayen Martin, Tiffany M. Snow, 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
Co-producers: Keisha Kidan, Sherell Brown, Blue Kimble, Noree Victoria
‘Style Me for Christmas’
Premiered on Nov. 14
Logline: A boutique owner facing eviction at Christmas gets the fashion assignment of a lifetime when she’s chosen to style a handsome celebrity who’s a playboy.
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 and Melissa Llewellyn
‘A Wesley South African Christmas‘
Premiered Nov. 21
Logline: When his international business venture comes to a screeching halt, Todd must stick around Durban, South Africa during the Christmas holiday to close the deal, but not without the Wesley family and all their holiday shenanigans.
Cast: Dorien Wilson, Jasmine Guy, Terrence “TC” 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
Co-executive producers: Chazitear, Terk Stevens, Mqondisi Ngubane
Producers: Chuck West & Bree West, Chazitear
Music By: Seoli Mashaba
‘The Day Before Christmas‘
Premiered on Nov. 28
Logline: When two single parents accidentally swap phones and their children’s backpacks on a hectic Christmas Eve, they find themselves covering for each other in a series of chaotic yet heartwarming events, leading to unexpected romance.
Cast: Tristan Mack 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
Director: Jerry LaMothe
Writer: Trell Woodberry
Executive producers: Perrí Camper Rivers, Trell Woodberry
Co-executive producer: Roger Bobb
Producers: Maggie Mock, Garrett Mock, Gregg McBride
‘Brewster’s Millions: Christmas‘
Premiere Date: Dec. 5
Logline: When Morgan Brewster, a wealthy heiress who has lost her way, faces a Christmas challenge to inherit her uncle Monty Brewster’s grandfather’s fortune, she must learn the true meaning of love, faith, and family by giving instead of receiving, all while navigating the charming chaos, and the true meaning of the holiday season.
Cast: China Anne McClain, Romeo Miller, Sierra McClain, Rain Pryor, Richard Pryor Jr., Tequan Richmond, Rico Simonini, Bennie Taylor, Joseph Nasser, Telma Hopkins
Director: Patricia Cuffie-Jones
Writers: Patricia Cuffie-Jones, Joseph Nasser
Executive producers: China Ann McClain
Producers: Matthew Nasser, Durey Shevar, Nicholas Nasser, Danial Nasser, Joseph Nasser
‘Too Many Christmases‘
Premiere Date: Dec. 12
Logline: Jerome and Kayla are excited to spend their first Christmas together as husband and wife. The only problem is that they’ve never celebrated Christmas without their respective families. This Christmas, instead of deciding on one event, they agree to attend two at the same time, to appease their families.
Cast: Denzel Whitaker, Porscha Coleman, Jackée 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
Associate producers: Anthony Commodore, Taleo Coles
Queens of Christmas
Premiere Date: Dec. 19
Logline: Doris and Julia, life-long friends and feuding neighbors, learn the true meaning of “sisterhood” and Christmas while hilariously competing for the annual title of “Queen of Christmas.”
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
Associate producers: Taleo Coles, Anthony Commodore
Blended Christmas
Premiere Date: Dec. 25
Logline: After a freak accident, a new bride cancels her tropical Christmas honeymoon to take care of her husband’s ex-wife and kids with a little help from a holiday angel.
Cast: Jennifer Freeman, Anthony Dalton, Dream Doll, Victoria Rowell
Director and 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
