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The Case for Christmas

  • TV Movie
  • 20112011
  • GG
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
725
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Dean Cain, Rachel Blanchard, George Buza, and Helen Colliander in The Case for Christmas (2011)
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  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Family
A lawyer finds himself defending Santa Claus in the biggest trial in history.A lawyer finds himself defending Santa Claus in the biggest trial in history.A lawyer finds himself defending Santa Claus in the biggest trial in history.
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
725
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Timothy Bond
  • Writers
    • Tom Amundsen
    • Kevin Commins
    • Rickie Castaneda
  • Stars
    • Dean Cain
    • Rachel Blanchard
    • George Buza
Top credits
  • Director
    • Timothy Bond
  • Writers
    • Tom Amundsen
    • Kevin Commins
    • Rickie Castaneda
  • Stars
    • Dean Cain
    • Rachel Blanchard
    • George Buza
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    • 4User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Dean Cain
    Dean Cain
    • Michaelas Michael
    Rachel Blanchard
    Rachel Blanchard
    • Laurenas Lauren
    George Buza
    George Buza
    • Kris Kringleas Kris Kringle
    Barry Flatman
    Barry Flatman
    • Braxton Bennettas Braxton Bennett
    Krista Bridges
    Krista Bridges
    • Dina Smigeras Dina Smiger
    Helen Colliander
    Helen Colliander
    • Lilyas Lily
    Dylan Roberts
    Dylan Roberts
    • Charlieas Charlie
    A.C. Peterson
    A.C. Peterson
    • Judge Stewartas Judge Stewart
    • (as Alan C. Peterson)
    Joe Silvaggio
    Joe Silvaggio
    • Barney Gingerbreadas Barney Gingerbread
    Mike Petersen
    • Dr. Evansas Dr. Evans
    Katie Messina
    Katie Messina
    • Nurseas Nurse
    Carson Durven
    • Bailiffas Bailiff
    Jessica Booker
    • Cindy Hookingas Cindy Hooking
    Dan Abramovici
    Dan Abramovici
    • Young Manas Young Man
    Amanda Barker
    Amanda Barker
    • Receptionistas Receptionist
    Raeanna Guitard
    Raeanna Guitard
    • Elfas Elf
    • (uncredited)
    Daniel Okeefe
    • Teen Boyas Teen Boy
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Timothy Bond
    • Writers
      • Tom Amundsen
      • Kevin Commins
      • Rickie Castaneda
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    • Trivia
      The mascot proposed by the sporting-goods company closely resembles the character of Smurfette from the Smurfs (1973)
    • Connections
      References Harvey (1950)

    User reviews4

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    7/10
    Good family Christmas movie
    In this Christmas movie, businessman, Braxton Bennett, tries to have it legally pronounced that Santa doesn't exist, therefore doing away with Christmas spirit. When Santa is served, he goes to fight the suit and meets Lily. She's a young girl who believes in Santa and Christmas. She completely believes he really is Santa when he tells her what he brought her for Christmas last year. When she hears of Santa's problem, she coaxes her father, Michael Sherman (a lawyer) into helping him. Micheal thinks the man is insane and is worried that being associated with the case will cost him credibility as a lawyer. Why is Bennett suing Santa Claus? He obviously doesn't have Christmas spirit.

    This is a nice holiday movie with a good cast. There is even a bit of romance in it with widowed Michael and his friend Lauren. I enjoyed this movie and children will too. Thanks to Santa, his elves and the workshop.
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    • Jan 29, 2018

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    • Release date
      • November 19, 2011 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Свідчення про Різдво
    • Production companies
      • Chesler/Perlmutter Productions
      • Daro Film Distribution
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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