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Desperately Seeking Santa

  • TV Movie
  • 20112011
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
1.5K
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Laura Vandervoort and Nick Zano in Desperately Seeking Santa (2011)
  • Comedy
  • Family
  • Romance
Jennifer is a marketing guru who dreams up the ticket to Christmas sales!Jennifer is a marketing guru who dreams up the ticket to Christmas sales!Jennifer is a marketing guru who dreams up the ticket to Christmas sales!
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
1.5K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Craig Pryce
  • Writer
    • Michael J. Murray
  • Stars
    • Laura Vandervoort
    • Nick Zano
    • Paula Brancati
Top credits
  • Director
    • Craig Pryce
  • Writer
    • Michael J. Murray
  • Stars
    • Laura Vandervoort
    • Nick Zano
    • Paula Brancati
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    • 9User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
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    Laura Vandervoort and Nick Zano in Desperately Seeking Santa (2011)
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    Laura Vandervoort and Nick Zano in Desperately Seeking Santa (2011)
    Laura Vandervoort and Nick Zano in Desperately Seeking Santa (2011)
    Laura Vandervoort and Nick Zano in Desperately Seeking Santa (2011)
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    Laura Vandervoort and Nick Zano in Desperately Seeking Santa (2011)
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    Laura Vandervoort and Nick Zano in Desperately Seeking Santa (2011)

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    Laura Vandervoort
    Laura Vandervoort
    • Jennifer Walkeras Jennifer Walker
    Nick Zano
    Nick Zano
    • David Morrettias David Morretti
    Paula Brancati
    Paula Brancati
    • Marissa Marletas Marissa Marlet
    John Bregar
    John Bregar
    • Neal McCormickas Neal McCormick
    Patrick Garrow
    Patrick Garrow
    • Edgar Hillridgeas Edgar Hillridge
    Natalie Krill
    Natalie Krill
    • Brittanyas Brittany
    Gerry Mendicino
    Gerry Mendicino
    • Mr. Morettias Mr. Moretti
    Chris Violette
    Chris Violette
    • Vincent Morrettias Vincent Morretti
    Katie Griffin
    Katie Griffin
    • Sonia Morettias Sonia Moretti
    Shamier Anderson
    Shamier Anderson
    • Hipster Jeremyas Hipster Jeremy
    Damien Atkins
    • Choreographeras Choreographer
    Lisa Berry
    Lisa Berry
    • Christine Mayweatheras Christine Mayweather
    Diane Fabian
    • Mrs. Clarkas Mrs. Clark
    Jai Jai Jones
    Jai Jai Jones
    • Georgeas George
    Kim Roberts
    Kim Roberts
    • Tonyaas Tonya
    Reg Dreger
    • Fat Santaas Fat Santa
    Marium Carvell
    Marium Carvell
    • Maureenas Maureen
    Sam Kalilieh
    Sam Kalilieh
    • Fatheras Father
    • Director
      • Craig Pryce
    • Writer
      • Michael J. Murray
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    Storyline

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    Jennifer, a young, ambitious executive running promotions at a failing Boston mall comes up with a genius promotional gimmick to save her workplace and position herself for advancement: hold a "Hunky Santa" contest to replace the old Mall Santa. David, a local man trying to save his family's pizzeria, ultimately wins the contest and sparks fly between him and Jennifer. However, complications ensue when it comes to light that the company Jennifer works for is the same one trying to run David's family out of business. —Michael J. Murray
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    • santa
    • promotion
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      • Comedy
      • Family
      • Romance
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      • PG-13
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Paula Brancati second Christmas Movie.
    • Connections
      References Star Wars (1977)
    • Soundtracks
      Chica Chica
      Written by Steve Hopkins

      Produced by Steve Hopkins

    User reviews9

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    Top review
    8/10
    No Desperation Needed to Like this Movie
    The Laura Vandervoort and Nick Zano starring characters were excellent. The "Sexy Santa" contest was a creative way to get some great humor and fun dancing into the movie. There was a part near the end where two of the male minor characters set up a date together. This was awkward and was not needed at all. It is small and would not detract from the family watching.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 27, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Відчайдушні пошуки Санти
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production company
      • Muse Entertainment Enterprises
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 27 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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