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The Mistle-Tones (2012): Cast & Plot

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The Mistle-Tones is a 2012 romantic comedy directed by Paul Hoen, starring Tia Mowry as Holly, Tori Spelling and Britani Bateman. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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The Mistle-Tones (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Paul Hoen
Genres
Comedy , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Mistle-Tones About?

The premise of The Mistle-Tones without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Holly auditions for a prestigious Christmas group founded by her late mother, but is disappointed when the spot goes to Marci's friend. Determined, she forms her own group, The Mistle-Tones, and challenges the original group to a Christmas Eve sing-off. Through this rivalry and with the help of new friends, Holly discovers the true spirit of the holiday season and finds unexpected romance along the way.

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Cast & crew

The Mistle-Tones Cast & Characters

Tia Mowry leads the cast as Holly, with Tori Spelling as Marci and Britani Bateman as Staci. Directed by Paul Hoen; 12 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Paul Hoen

More films directed by Paul Hoen, best-rated first: Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires, Zombies 3, Z-O-M-B-I-E-S 2 and Z-O-M-B-I-E-S.

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Plot

The Mistle-Tones Plot Summary

What happens in The Mistle-Tones from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Holly Tia Mowry is buzzing with anticipation as she auditions for the Snow Belles, a Christmas‑themed pop group founded by her late mother. When the lead singer, Marci [Tori Spelling], dismisses her for arriving late, Holly still takes the stage and delivers a dazzling audition, only to be crushed when Marci passes her over in favor of Staci [Britani Bateman]. Despite the setback, Holly’s sister suggests she pursue her own path, and the idea begins to feel worth pursuing.

Full summary

The whole story of The Mistle-Tones, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Mistle-Tones?

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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What is the name of the established Christmas‑themed pop group Holly initially hopes to join?

Details

The Mistle-Tones Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “O Tom do Natal” and “O Tom de Natal”.

Also known as
  • O Tom do Natal
  • O Tom de Natal
  • Der große Weihnachtsauftritt
  • Cantando sotto il vischio
  • Karácsonyi fagyöngyök
  • Les Princesses des neiges
  • Afinados Pro Natal
  • El Mistle-Tones

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The Mistle-Tones FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Mistle-Tones, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Mistle-Tones?

The Mistle-Tones runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was The Mistle-Tones released?

The Mistle-Tones was released on December 9, 2012.

Who directed The Mistle-Tones?

The Mistle-Tones was directed by Paul Hoen.

More films by Paul Hoen

Who is in the cast of The Mistle-Tones?

The Mistle-Tones stars Tia Mowry as Holly, Tori Spelling as Marci and Britani Bateman as Staci, among 12 credited actors.

Does The Mistle-Tones have a post-credit scene?

No. The Mistle-Tones has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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