David Farnor | On 21, Oct 2019

Christmas is coming early this year for Rob Lowe fans, as he stars in new Netflix film Holiday in the Wild.

The streaming giant has increasingly invested in Christmas movies in recent years, tapping into the traditionally-dominated-by-Hallmark territory with a slew of romantic comedies. This year sees the third A Christmas Prince movie arrive, as well a host of other festive titles.

Holiday in the Wild is getting a head-start on the pack in November. To keep her spirits high when their son leaves for college, Manhattanite Kate Conrad (Kristin Davis) has booked a ‘second honeymoon’ with her husband. Instead of thanking her, he brings their relationship to a sudden end; jilted Kate proceeds to Africa for a solo safari. During a detour through Zambia, she helps her pilot, Derek Holliston (Rob Lowe), rescue an orphaned baby elephant. They nurse him back to health at a local elephant sanctuary, and Kate extends her stay through Christmas time. With new love on the horizon, will she return home or make her adventure last a lifetime? And where can we get a baby elephant for Christmas?

Expect at least the first question to be answered on 1st November, when the movie premieres. Until then, here’s the trailer:

 

Holiday in the Wild is available on Netflix UK, as part of an £9.99 monthly subscription.

 

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