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The First Noelle (2022): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

The First Noelle (2022) movie poster

The First Noelle is a 2022 romantic comedy directed by Patricia Cuffie-Jones, starring Novi Brown as Noelle, Todd Anthony and Kendra C. Johnson. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $246.9 million worldwide. IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.

IMDb rating
6.1/10
worldwide gross
$246.9M
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The First Noelle (2022) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Genres
Comedy , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The First Noelle About?

The premise of The First Noelle without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

After a romantic relationship with Terrance ends when he moves to London, Noelle waits three years before unexpectedly returning to Atlanta. There, she finds him in a new relationship and resolves to reignite their old connection and escape the boundaries of their friendship, just in time for Christmas.

The First Noelle Themes & Keywords

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  • christmas
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Cast & crew

The First Noelle Cast & Characters

Novi Brown leads the cast as Noelle, with Todd Anthony as Terrance and Kendra C. Johnson as Sabrina. Directed by Patricia Cuffie-Jones; 10 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The First Noelle

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From the director

More from Patricia Cuffie-Jones

One more film directed by Patricia Cuffie-Jones: Brewster's Millions: Christmas.

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Ratings

The First Noelle Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate The First Noelle 6.1/10.

Plot

The First Noelle Plot Summary

What happens in The First Noelle from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the scorching summer of 1971, Father Brennan, portrayed by Kendra C. Johnson, entered a recently built Church’s confessional, his eyes clouded by the burden of a chilling revelation. The ambiance was thick with the fragrance of fresh stone and the soft murmurs of prayers. Approaching the steadfast Father Harris, played by Charles Dance, Brennan presented a photograph that threatened to unravel the very fabric of their faith. In this image, an innocent cherub was encircled by three solemn Church figures—an image fated to be tainted by the sinister truths it unveiled.

Full summary

The whole story of The First Noelle, scene by scene

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Box office

The First Noelle Box Office

The First Noelle grossed $246.9 million worldwide. $1.3 million came from the US and Canada and $245.6 million (99%) from the rest of the world.

2022 box office

Worldwide gross

$246.9M

US & Canada
$1.3M
International
$245.6M
US & Canada 1% Rest of the world 99%
Videos

The First Noelle Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The First Noelle.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know The First Noelle?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Cars

Cars in The First Noelle

5 cars on screen, including the Isuzu BU and the unknown.

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FAQ

The First Noelle FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The First Noelle, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The First Noelle?

The First Noelle runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was The First Noelle released?

The First Noelle was released on November 10, 2022.

Who directed The First Noelle?

The First Noelle was directed by Patricia Cuffie-Jones.

More films by Patricia Cuffie-Jones

Who is in the cast of The First Noelle?

The First Noelle stars Novi Brown as Noelle, Todd Anthony as Terrance and Kendra C. Johnson as Sabrina, among 10 credited actors.

How much did The First Noelle make at the box office?

The First Noelle grossed $246.9 million worldwide ($1.3 million domestic, $245.6 million international).

How is The First Noelle rated?

The First Noelle has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 65% on TMDB and 2.8/5 on Movie Insider.

Does The First Noelle have a post-credit scene?

No. The First Noelle has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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