All I Want Is Christmas (2012)
Ira Finkelstein's Christmas (original title)Reference View | Change View
- TV-PG
- 1h 40min
- Comedy, Family
- 01 Nov 2012 (USA)
- Movie
A Christmas obsessed Jewish boy on his way to sunny Florida figures out how to get the Christmas of his dreams by trading airline tickets and places with another boy on his way to snowy Christmastown, WA.
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Cast
| Elliott Gould | ... |
Sam Finkelstein
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| David DeLuise | ... |
Max Finkelstein
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| Elijah Nelson | ... |
Ira J. Finkelstein
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| Justin Thomas Howell | ... |
Mikey Amato
(as Justin Howell)
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| Cynthia Geary | ... |
Libby Wilson
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| Angela DiMarco | ... |
Rosie Finkelstein
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Shaye Hodgins | ... |
Clare Wilson
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Julianne Christie | ... |
Jennifer Cameo
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Jenna Levin | ... |
Jessica Wilson
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Meg Savlov | ... |
Ruth Finkelstein
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| Tony Doupe | ... |
Walt Wilson
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Jack Fleischmann | ... |
Kyle Wilson
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Lance Rosen | ... |
Sol
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| Ashton Herrild | ... |
Jack The Jerk
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Tracy Hyland | ... |
Julie Amato
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Angie Louise | ... |
Mrs. Claus / Edna
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Stephen Hando | ... |
Elf / Louie
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Emily Rudolph | ... |
Mrs. Cratchitt
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Josh Rudolph | ... |
Bob Cratchitt
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| Bryan Sevener | ... |
Toadie #1
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Ethan Holle | ... |
Toady #2
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| Hillary Dominguez | ... |
Kid Mrs. Claus
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| David Frederick White | ... |
Parade Announcer
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| Sophia Mitri Schloss | ... |
Karate Don Fan
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Aaron Liao | ... |
Bass Player
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| Brandon Murray | ... |
TV Interviewer
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Rosalind Bell | ... |
Cherise's friend
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Carolyn Cox | ... |
Naomi
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Marcel Davis | ... |
Male Airline Escort
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Khanh Doan | ... |
Female Airline Escort
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| Isa'Bella' Dupar | ... |
Extra
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Allen Galli | ... |
Santa Leftkowitz
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Laura Kenny | ... |
Mrs. Levy
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Hank Manriquez | ... |
Busker Tipper
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Lino Marioni | ... |
Joseph
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Vanessa N. Nelson | ... |
Party guest
(as Vanessa Nelson)
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| Rachel Pate | ... |
Stewardess
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Connor Rice | ... |
Spike
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Martha Romero-Flora | ... |
Florida Airline Escort
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Paul W. Shapiro | ... |
Bernie
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Andy Stein | ... |
Sarah
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Kristina Thalén | ... |
Red Carpet Reporter
(as Kristina Thalen)
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Marshall Verdoes | ... |
Drummer
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Cameron Washington | ... |
Sugar Plum Fairy
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Mira Wellington | ... |
Nutcracker
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Amber Wolfe Wollam | ... |
Cherise
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Hans Altwies | ... |
Jack the Jerk's Dad (uncredited)
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Wendy Bones | ... |
Party Goer (uncredited)
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Kieth Conner | ... |
Film set crew (uncredited)
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Shaundi Li Draven | ... |
Parade Watcher (uncredited)
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Audrey Ella Gainey | ... |
Play Audience Member (uncredited)
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| Rene Hamlet | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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Chris Hazenberg | ... |
Man in Parade (uncredited)
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| Rachelle Henry | ... |
Play Audience Member (uncredited)
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Ashley Morrison | ... |
Waitress (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Sue Corcoran | ||
Written by
| Douglas Horn | ... | (written by) and |
| Angie Louise | ... | (written by) & |
| Sue Corcoran | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Sally Bany | ... | executive producer |
| Doug Blauer | ... | associate producer |
| Jane Charles | ... | producer |
| Sue Corcoran | ... | producer |
| Susan LaSalle | ... | producer |
| Jennifer Reibman | ... | associate producer |
| Elizabeth Rudolf | ... | executive producer |
| Gary Allen Tucci | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Bruce Monroe | ||
Cinematography by
| Mark Simon | ||
Editing by
| Cindy Sangster | ||
Editorial Department
| Michael Cross | ... | second assistant editor |
| Christy Diemond | ... | assistant editor |
| Eric Rosen | ... | colorist |
| Todd Soliday | ... | color correction: prep |
| Mahria Zook | ... | post-production assistant |
Casting By
| Jodi Rothfield | ||
| Heidi Walker | ||
Production Design by
| David Storm | ||
Set Decoration by
| Craig Sherman Hall | ||
Costume Design by
| Ronald Leamon | ... | (as Ron Leamon) |
Makeup Department
| Cara Aeschliman | ... | additional hair stylist / additional makeup artist |
| Tammy Baker | ... | additional hair stylist / additional makeup artist |
| Luce Cousineau | ... | additional hair stylist / additional makeup artist |
| Akemi Hart | ... | additional hair stylist / additional makeup artist |
| Jeanne Kobayashi | ... | key makeup |
| Anne McGowan | ... | hair colorist |
| Jennifer Popochock | ... | key hair |
| Shawn R. Shelton | ... | assistant makeup / effects makeup |
| Megan Williams | ... | assistant hair |
Production Management
| Fon Chen | ... | production supervisor (as Fon Chen Williams) |
| Sue Corcoran | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Susan LaSalle | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Matt Haggerty | ... | key second assistant director (as Matthew Haggerty) |
| Lynn Wegenka | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Jason Aumann | ... | set dresser |
| Chad Branham | ... | prop master |
| Jeffrey W. Crow | ... | props and set dresser |
| Ilona Síkhegyi Kelly | ... | set dresser |
| Paul Mason | ... | lead man |
| Ashley O'Neil | ... | set dresser |
Sound Department
| Vincent Gates | ... | sound designer / sound editor / sound mixer |
| Dave Howe | ... | re-recording mixer / sound engineer |
| Dave Richards | ... | additional boom operator |
| Kelsey Wood | ... | boom operator |
Stunts
| Daniel Hanks | ... | stunt performer |
| Sherril Johnson | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Mike Astle | ... | grip |
| Christopher M. Bell | ... | b camera |
| Angela Bernardoni | ... | first assistant camera |
| Shaun Bowlby | ... | electrician |
| William Brody | ... | electrician |
| Mark Bueing | ... | best boy electric |
| Garrett Cantrell | ... | dolly grip |
| Justin Cantrell | ... | electrician |
| Laurie Clark | ... | still photographer |
| Steve Colgrove | ... | gaffer |
| Kevin Cook | ... | best boy grip |
| Ronnie Dennis | ... | b camera first assistant (as Ronald Dennis) |
| Marc Dewey | ... | grip |
| Nathan Heyer | ... | electrician |
| Tim Jankowski | ... | jib operator |
| Mike Jensen | ... | jib operator (as Michael Jensen) |
| Nacime Khemis | ... | digital imaging technician / second assistant camera |
| Jason Knoll | ... | b camera first assistant |
| Lars Larson | ... | b camera |
| Theresa Majeres | ... | key grip |
| Ryan Middleton | ... | electrician |
| Arthur Reynolds | ... | lighting technician |
| Marcus Simpson | ... | grip |
| Norman Tumolva | ... | electrician |
Animation Department
| Mike Amelang | ... | rotoscope artist |
| Nandia Baterdene | ... | animation: 2D design |
| Eric Dehart | ... | rotoscope artist |
| Dawn Norton | ... | animation: Ira's dreams 3D design |
| Dave Stewart | ... | animation: 3D design |
| Darin Suthapong | ... | animation: 2D design |
Casting Department
| Sam Burke | ... | casting assistant |
| Lindsey Jensen | ... | casting assistant |
| Alyssa Stout | ... | casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Claudia Baker | ... | additional costumer |
| Lauren Cozzolino | ... | additional costumer |
| Martin Gordon | ... | wardrobe: for Mr. Gould provided by |
| Danial Hellman | ... | tailor |
| Markie Beth Hu | ... | key costumer (as Markie Miller) |
| Gerard Parr | ... | costume supervisor |
| Teresa Purkiss | ... | key costumer |
| Ninnette Robare | ... | costume assistant |
| Rudy Ruiz | ... | additional costumer |
Location Management
| Stacia Beer | ... | location scout: Seattle |
| Carey Christie | ... | location assistant |
| Paul Dahlke | ... | location assistant |
| Allison Eckert | ... | location assistant |
| Daniel Hanks | ... | location assistant |
| Hank Manriquez | ... | location manager: Leavenworth |
| Lindsey Martin | ... | location assistant |
| Greg Ryan | ... | location manager: Seattle |
| William Ryan | ... | location assistant |
Music Department
| Max Baldonado | ... | musician |
| Bruce Carpenter | ... | musician |
| Andrew Ching | ... | assistant engineer |
| Don Dieterich | ... | musician |
| Mitchell Drury | ... | musician |
| Winnie Dungey | ... | musician |
| Vincent Gates | ... | engineer: additional score |
| Sam Hofstedt | ... | pro tools engineer |
| Bruce Monroe | ... | orchestrations |
| Rebecca Musselwhite | ... | musician |
| Andy Park | ... | assistant engineer |
| Alicia Rinehart | ... | musician |
| Reed Ruddy | ... | score recorded and mixed by |
| Karen Sorensen | ... | musician |
| Jesse Whitford | ... | musician |
Script and Continuity Department
| Carol A. Compton | ... | script clearance research (as Carol Compton) |
| Kevin Hindley | ... | script clearance |
| Andy Spletzer | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Sean Avichouser | ... | production assistant |
| Rosalind Bell | ... | caterer |
| Debbie Betson | ... | dog wrangler |
| Amy Carlson | ... | set teacher |
| Jacki Chapman | ... | craft service assistant |
| Niles Compau | ... | production assistant |
| Sarah Crowe | ... | production assistant |
| Janie Forsythe | ... | key craft service |
| Sara Goodstein | ... | set teacher |
| David A. Jackson | ... | Sales Agent |
| Shauna Shapiro Jackson | ... | Sales Agent / sales agent |
| Kellie Sue James | ... | set teacher |
| Rosen Lewis | ... | legal counsel |
| Stephanie Manriquez | ... | caterer |
| Kim Oliver | ... | production coordinator |
| Joanne Ort | ... | production accountant |
| Keri Owen | ... | production assistant |
| Gretchen Oyster | ... | key production assistant |
| Kristjan Palsson | ... | production assistant |
| Dave Peterson | ... | insurance |
| Jennifer Reibman | ... | assistant: to Mr. Gould |
| Ryan Ricks | ... | office production assistant |
| Ninnette Robare | ... | assistant: to Mr. DeLuise |
| Nancy Smith | ... | community liaison: Leavenworth |
| Michael Whelan | ... | production assistant |
| Craig Yahne | ... | tennis consultant |
| Mahria Zook | ... | production assistant |
Thanks
| Brad Brotherton | ... | thanks |
| Caron Carlyon | ... | thanks |
| Garr Godfrey | ... | thanks |
| Judy Greenstein | ... | thanks |
| Elizabeth Heile | ... | thanks |
| Lucy Helm | ... | thanks |
| Andrew Kwatinetz | ... | thanks |
| Jimmy Nixon | ... | thanks |
| Alan Pruzan | ... | thanks |
| Tom Skerritt | ... | thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Cosmote Cinema (2018) (Greece) (tv)
- Monte Carlo Televisión - Canal 4 (2015) (Uruguay) (tv)
- Von Piglet Productions (2011) (United States)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Compact Media Group (Collection Account Management)
- IndieClear (script clearance)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Ira J. Finkelstein is obsessed with Christmas. He's seen every Christmas movie ever made and his dreams are filled with reindeer, sleigh rides and SNOW. The problem? Ira's Jewish - and at 11 years old, Christmas is passing him by. When Ira's hopes for a holiday vacation in Aspen are dashed, he hatches a plan to finally get the Christmas of his dreams. Flying unaccompanied to visit his grandparents in Florida, he swaps tickets with Mikey, another 11-year-old on his way to Christmastown, WA . Ira gets more than he bargained for when he experiences his first "White Christmas". Written by Anonymous |
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| Taglines | Jingle All the Oy Vey See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $750,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | This movie gives us an example of how some Jewish Artists such as Irving Berlin wrote Christmas music when Santa from Christmas town told Ira the story about it. See more » |
| Soundtracks | I Just Can't Do Without Christmas See more » |