Clare Neiderpruem’s 2021 film, One December Night, has become a great addition to the already entertaining collection of Hallmark Movies. Starring Peter Gallagher and Bruce Campbell, this 1-hour long film is a story that strongly centers on the power of friendship and love.
One December Night revolves around two music managers who haven’t had the best relationship in the past but have now decided to forget it all to make their fathers’ dreams come true. Both of their dads used to be popular rock stars, but after an unfortunate misunderstanding, they were not in contact anymore.
This gives the music manager a perfect chance to reunite their dads and bring them together for a televised performance once again. Besides Peter Gallagher as Mike and Bruce Campbell as Steve, the rest of the cast of One December Night consists of Eloise Mumford as Quinn, Brett Dalton plays Jason, and Andrew Durand plays Troy.
One December Night happens to be Bruce Campbell’s first-ever Christmas film. The movie has so far been appreciated for its music and perfect pace, although there have been criticisms regarding the storyline.
Filming Locations
This Peter Gallagher film was filmed in various locations around New York, such as Goshen, Newburgh, and many others. The small village of Goshen had to turn itself into Pineville, the main area where the parents and their children decide to reunite.
The residents of the village were excited to be a part of a Hallmark film, and many locals were even a part of the film as background actors. This place in Orange County is known for its large vibrant farmlands and all kinds of unique shops that are spread over the village.
Countless events like the Farmers Market, St Patrick’s Day Parade, and American Weekend are celebrated to the fullest. Places around Goshen, like the village square and the Main Street stores, can also be spotted in One December Night.
Goshen is also the place where harness racing was invented. Popular shops like the Bliss Boutique at 134 West Main Street and The Computer Guy shop at 2 N Church St. are featured in some of the scenes from the Hallmark movie.
The Stagecoach Inn, located 16 miles from Metro North Harriman Station, served as another filming location for the crew. This elegant inn was restored recently and is a great place to stay when visiting the Hudson Valley. With an incredibly warm atmosphere and delicious food, Stagecoach Inn stands as one of the most popular inns in the locality.
The Pineville Inn, where the cast stays in One December Night, was the Stagecoach Inn in real life. Despite its beautiful surroundings and architecture, this Inn, or even Goshen as a whole, hasn’t been featured in many films. This explains why the locals were ecstatic to finally see their village receive the love it deserves.
The mayor of Goshen revealed that the town was able to collect huge profits owing to the production of One December Night in their village. All locals were offered free cocktails by the Stagecoach Inn to celebrate the achievement.
Besides Goshen, another place that was featured in the Hallmark movie was Newburgh, a city that once stood as the major economic hub of the state. It’s now a place that’s filled with major historic landmarks and other entertainment facilities.
With a population just above thirty thousand, this city has many fun places to check out if you’re visiting, such as the Motorcyclepedia Museum, Chadwick Lake, and the Hamilton Fish Bridge. Many former US presidents have ties to the city, although now it’s a mix of an urban and suburban area.
Places around Newburgh that can be spotted in One December Night include the 2 Alices Coffee Lounge at 117 Broadway, the Downing Park at 123 Carpenter Avenue, and the coworking space Beahive at 109 S William Street.
With an area of 35 acres, Downing Park is undeniably one of the largest public parks in Newburgh. Created way back in 1897, this park has a rustic atmosphere with lush green surroundings and scenic landscaped designs. Downing Park also hosts its own farmers’ market events and Easter egg hunts.
Other than Goshen and Newburgh, some scenes of One December Night were shot in the town of Poughkeepsie. This city used to be known for its whale rendering, which involved extracting oil from its meat. Now not as popular, the city attracts tourists due to its restaurants and other fun spots.
This sums up all known locations from One December Night. The Hallmark film is now available to watch on Prime Video or Apple TV+.
