Northpole (2014)

Northpole, the magical home to Santa & Mrs. Claus, has grown into a huge city powered by the magic of holiday happiness around the world. Yet as people everywhere get too busy to enjoy ... See full summary »

Director:

Douglas Barr

Writers:

Gregg Rossen, Brian Sawyer

Stars:

Tiffani Thiessen, Josh Hopkins, Bailee Madison

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tiffani Thiessen	...	Chelsea Hastings
Josh Hopkins	...	Ryan Wilson
Bailee Madison	...	Clementine
Max Charles	...	Kevin Hastings
Candice Glover	...	Josephine
Jonathan Potts	...	Mr. Jenkins
Richard Fitzpatrick	...	Ernie Pendleton
Stéfanie Buxton	...	Clementine's Mom (as Stefanie Buxton)
Frank Schorpion	...	Mayor Harold Spencer
Jill St. John	...	Mrs. Claus
Robert Wagner	...	Santa Claus
Warona Setshwaelo	...	Jasmine
Kyle Meagher	...	Norman
Ziad Ghanem	...	Chuck
Marcel Jeannin	...	Mr. Finster

Storyline

Northpole, the magical home to Santa & Mrs. Claus, has grown into a huge city powered by the magic of holiday happiness around the world. Yet as people everywhere get too busy to enjoy festive time together, the city is in trouble. Who can help save the cherished traditions of Christmas? One young boy, Kevin, might have a chance if he can convince his protective mom, Chelsea, to rediscover the magic of the season. With a little added help from Kevin's charming teacher Ryan, a mysterious elf-like girl Clementine (Madison) and a gospel singer named Josephine, Kevin is determined to bring his mom in on the fun and prove that one small voice can change the hearts of many.

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Plot Keywords:

christmas | elf | north pole | 

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Genres:

Family | Fantasy | Romance

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Certificate:

TV-G

Details

Country:

Canada USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 November 2014 (USA)

Also Known As:

En sagolik jul

Filming Locations:

Old Port, Portland, Maine, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

The Hallmark Channel, Muse Entertainment Enterprises

Technical Specs

Runtime:

81 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color (ACES)

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

Did You Know?

Connections

Followed by Northpole: Open for Christmas (2015)

User Reviews

If you aren't expecting Elf, it's a winner

I have seen almost every big Christmas movie and the marginally noteworthy ones, Northpole is dead center between the two. In the opening scene on my 60" HDTV, I'd have bet money this was actually a big budget Hollywood blockbuster. The view of "Northpole" was as colorful and bright as any Christmas movie I've ever seen, and that's high praise for a Hallmark Channel production. Mind you, I am not a fan of most Hallmark Christmas movies. They almost always feature Hollywood has-been's, one-hit-wonders who's 15 minutes passed long ago or "never-was's". They're abysmally formulaic, unimaginative and they always look like they had a budget of $12. Here is the entire script of 90% of all Hallmark Christmas movies; There is a jaded woman who's lost her faith in love, a single mom who meets an unassuming man with a heart of gold (like this guy would be single). He rekindles her faith by restoring something in the town, some building or Christmas tradition, or he finds a way to reach the woman's son who has emotional baggage, a disease or he's in a wheelchair...how'd I do? Northpole doesn't break any new ground, and the storyline fits my stereotype more than not. It stars Tiffani Thiessen (Saved by the Bell) and Bailee Madison (Once Upon a Time)who is just charming in everything she does, and a host of actors you've never seen before. This movie won't become an annual classic, but you won't likely change the channel either. Take it for what it's worth, a better-than-average made for TV holiday flick and Merry Christmas.