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Off Season

  • TV Movie
  • 2001
  • TV-G
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
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Sherilyn Fenn and Hume Cronyn in Off Season (2001)
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After the death of his parents, 10-year-old, Jackson Mayhew (Culkin), moves in with his Aunt. But when he befriends an elderly man (Cronyn), he begins to suspect that the old man is actually... Read allAfter the death of his parents, 10-year-old, Jackson Mayhew (Culkin), moves in with his Aunt. But when he befriends an elderly man (Cronyn), he begins to suspect that the old man is actually Santa Claus.After the death of his parents, 10-year-old, Jackson Mayhew (Culkin), moves in with his Aunt. But when he befriends an elderly man (Cronyn), he begins to suspect that the old man is actually Santa Claus.

  • Director
    • Bruce Davison
  • Writer
    • Glenn Gers
  • Stars
    • Sherilyn Fenn
    • Hume Cronyn
    • Bruce Davison
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    360
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Bruce Davison
    • Writer
      • Glenn Gers
    • Stars
      • Sherilyn Fenn
      • Hume Cronyn
      • Bruce Davison
    • 10User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 5 nominations

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    Sherilyn Fenn
    Sherilyn Fenn
    • Patty Winslow
    Hume Cronyn
    Hume Cronyn
    • Sam Clausner
    Bruce Davison
    Bruce Davison
    • Dr. Zimmer
    Tom McBeath
    Tom McBeath
    • Mel Breskin
    Stephen E. Miller
    Stephen E. Miller
    • Milton Loomis
    Adam Arkin
    Adam Arkin
    • Richard Frangello
    Rory Culkin
    Rory Culkin
    • Jackson Mayhew
    Karin Konoval
    Karin Konoval
    • Mona Sanchez
    Lisa Pelikan
    Lisa Pelikan
    • Ashley Manson
    Philip Granger
    Philip Granger
    • Mr. Murchison
    Judy Norton
    Judy Norton
    • Mrs. Murchison
    Michaela Slinger
    • Irma Murchison
    Sage Testini
    Sage Testini
    • Zachary Murchison
    Deryl Hayes
    Deryl Hayes
    • News Director
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    Michael Roberds
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    • Director
      • Bruce Davison
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Released in the UK as "Secret Santa".
    • Quotes

      Patty Winslow: What do you say?

      Jackson Mayhew: He's lying!

      Patty Winslow: I was thinking more along the lines of 'I'm sorry'!

      Jackson Mayhew: [to Richard Frangello] "I'm sorry you're lying!"

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      It's Always You
      Performed by Sherilyn Fenn

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    7/10
    I'm still not sure that Hume Cronyn isn't Father Christmas?
    This film could actually be a sequel to one of my seasonal favourites "Santa & Pete", where Hume Cronyn plays Saint Nicholas who gradually grows in to the Father Christmas we know and love today. It is quite possible that he is still going strong at the time of "Off Season/Secret Santa" and staying at the hotel where Macauley's little brother Rory meets him.

    It's a charming little story that has twists and turns and isn't your typical made for TV Christmas film with it's focus on a romance. In fact it's not even set in December. The younger Culkin brother, similar in many ways to his brother as Kevin from "Home Alone" plays his part well as does Mr Cronyn, although he's not what you'd call a typical Santa.

    There is humour and schmaltz and thoughtful moments. With a bit of Hollywood polish, it would make a great film for the big screen and could be made today, but this one does the job well enough. I wish I could write a story like this.
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    • Release date
      • December 16, 2001 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Hallmark Channel
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Secret Santa
    • Filming locations
      • Lougheed Mall, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Phoenix Pictures
      • Story Garden
      • Palm Avenue Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby

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