Mr. St. Nick (2002)

King Nicholas XX is ready to retire and pass the throne to his son, Nick St Nicholas. But Nick is a no-show, preferring his lavish seaside lifestyle and his sexy girlfriend. Only a miracle can save Christmas.

Director:

Craig Zisk

Writers:

Maryedith Burrell (teleplay), Debra Frank (teleplay)

Stars:

Kelsey Grammer, Elaine Hendrix, Brian Bedford

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kelsey Grammer	...	Nick St. Nicholas
Elaine Hendrix	...	Heidi Gardelle
Brian Bedford	...	Jasper
Ana Ortiz	...	Lorena
Wallace Shawn	...	Mimir
Lupe Ontiveros	...	Tia Sophia
Colin Cunningham	...	Agent Nardo
Brian Miranda	...	Danny
Luis Garcia	...	Hector Villarba (as Luis Esteban Garcia)
Katherine Helmond	...	Carlotta
Charles Durning	...	Nicholas XX
Veena Sood	...	Mrs. Sarathi
Lorena Gale	...	Mrs. Lange
Simone Claridge	...	Little Girl
Nicholas Sanz	...	Little Boy

Storyline

King Nicholas XX is ready to retire and pass the throne to his son, Nick St Nicholas. But Nick is a no-show, preferring his lavish seaside lifestyle and his sexy girlfriend. Only a miracle can save Christmas.

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Plot Keywords:

christmas | airplane | commercial | son of santa claus | magic | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Fantasy

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Details

Country:

Canada USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 November 2002 (USA)

Also Known As:

Le fils du Père Noël

Filming Locations:

Miami, Florida, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hallmark Entertainment, Mr. St. Nick Inc.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Agent Nardo: [as Nick's car flies away] There's no way I'm phoning this in.

User Reviews

Ugh

I normally wouldn't bother writing a review for a made for TV movie, but I got stuck watching while at home for Christmas. Christmas movies are supposed to be kind of cliched, they have to be because Christmas has become a cliche to most people. This movie took that idea and ran with it.

First you have the reluctant Santa Claus, which has only been done a few dozen times in recent years. Then there is the rich man falling in love with the hired help, coupled into man being engaged to one woman only to realize it was a mistake and that he is really in love with girl-come-lately. Then add some cookie-cutter characters, like the proper butler giving sage advice. Or how about that the hired help has a mystery son. I say mystery son because it is never explained if the son is from a bad marriage, out-of marriage, widowed, etc. At least I don't remember it being explained. I won't even go into the goofy cop, the swindling best friend, incredibly sappy happy ending, etc.

I think there are people in the world who would relish a movie like this, but if cliches, and telegraphed plot twists turn your stomach, then avoid this movie.