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Secret Santa

  • TV Movie
  • 20032003
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
627
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Secret Santa (2003)
  • Drama
  • Family
Newspaper reporter Rebecca Chandler, who feels she got no fair chance to prove her worth in her three years career, looks forward to a Hawaian holiday with her fiancé Ryan, but instead of a ... Read allNewspaper reporter Rebecca Chandler, who feels she got no fair chance to prove her worth in her three years career, looks forward to a Hawaian holiday with her fiancé Ryan, but instead of a ring he brings her- walking orders, he found better. So she accepts again to be the bachel... Read allNewspaper reporter Rebecca Chandler, who feels she got no fair chance to prove her worth in her three years career, looks forward to a Hawaian holiday with her fiancé Ryan, but instead of a ring he brings her- walking orders, he found better. So she accepts again to be the bachelor on duty in the Christmas season, and write the annual romantic non-news feel good-story... Read all
IMDb RATING
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627
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  • Director
    • Ian Barry
  • Writers
    • Beth Polson(story)
    • Robert Tate Miller(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Jennie Garth
    • Steven Eckholdt
    • Charles Robinson
Top credits
  • Director
    • Ian Barry
  • Writers
    • Beth Polson(story)
    • Robert Tate Miller(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Jennie Garth
    • Steven Eckholdt
    • Charles Robinson
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    • 7User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins

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    Jennie Garth
    Jennie Garth
    • Rebecca Chandleras Rebecca Chandler
    Steven Eckholdt
    Steven Eckholdt
    • John Martin Carteras John Martin Carter
    Charles Robinson
    Charles Robinson
    • Russellas Russell
    • (as Charlie Robinson)
    Joel McKinnon Miller
    Joel McKinnon Miller
    • Harleyas Harley
    Victor Raider-Wexler
    Victor Raider-Wexler
    • Bobas Bob
    Josh Randall
    Josh Randall
    • Ryanas Ryan
    Kathryn Joosten
    Kathryn Joosten
    • Winifredas Winifred
    Sam Anderson
    Sam Anderson
    • Mr. Gibsonas Mr. Gibson
    Marnette Patterson
    Marnette Patterson
    • Callieas Callie
    Cody Fleetwood
    • Scottyas Scotty
    Barbara Billingsley
    Barbara Billingsley
    • Miss Ruthieas Miss Ruthie
    Marilyn O'Connor
    Marilyn O'Connor
    • Bettyas Betty
    Fiona Hale
    • Beatriceas Beatrice
    Nick Pietropaolo
    • The maitre'das The maitre'd
    John A. Keim
    • Santa Clausas Santa Claus
    • (as John Keim)
    Rory Knox Johnston
    Rory Knox Johnston
    • Nathanas Nathan
    • (as Rory Johnston)
    Christin Taylor-Antonio
    Christin Taylor-Antonio
    • Restaurants dineras Restaurants diner
    Jessica Anne Bogart
    Jessica Anne Bogart
    • Christmas Guestas Christmas Guest
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Ian Barry
    • Writers
      • Beth Polson(story)
      • Robert Tate Miller(teleplay)
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    • Trivia
      This was Barbara Billingsley's final acting role before her death on October 16, 2010.
    • Goofs
      Rebecca is having dinner waiting for her fiancé. She arrives at the restaurant in what looks like a black dress, but later she has changed into a different dress when she leaves the restaurant after fighting with her fiancé.
    • Quotes

      Russell: Giving is its own reward.

    • Connections
      References A Christmas Story (1983)

    User reviews7

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    Top review
    9/10
    A story with heart
    I began watching this movie several years ago, and try to watch it each Christmas. Sharing it with family, and friends, is great, too. I've seen some of the actors, in other movies, and in other roles, but they seem to come to life, in this movie, as though they wanted to get the point, of the story, across to all who viewed it. I've seen many other Christmas themed movies but this one has touched on something truly meaningful; something that the general viewing audience could benefit from, not just to see a movie, but to see one with the true meaning of Christmas. This movie has all the heart that is necessary to prove that there are still "nice" people, in this world. Those who want to brighten other people's lives without receiving a "pat on the back" for a good deed, are still out there, not seeking glory, for themselves. It sets a good example, to all of us, that we should follow this premise, and think of others and not just of ourselves. This can be done at other times of the year, as well, and not just at Christmas time. I enjoy watching this movie, every Christmas, as a reminder of that fact. God bless the ones who made the movie, and those who took part in it.
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    • Release date
      • December 14, 2003 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Таємничий Санта
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Madison Avenue Productions Inc.
      • The Polson Company
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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