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Help for the Holidays

  • TV Movie
  • 2012
  • TV-G
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
2.5K
YOUR RATING
Summer Glau in Help for the Holidays (2012)
DramaFamilyFantasyRomance

Santa's elf helps a family during Christmastime.Santa's elf helps a family during Christmastime.Santa's elf helps a family during Christmastime.

  • Director
    • Bradford May
  • Writers
    • Abbey Cleland Lopez
    • Bob Sáenz
  • Stars
    • Summer Glau
    • Eva LaRue
    • John Brotherton
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    2.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Bradford May
    • Writers
      • Abbey Cleland Lopez
      • Bob Sáenz
    • Stars
      • Summer Glau
      • Eva LaRue
      • John Brotherton
    • 18User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast18

    Summer Glau
    Summer Glau
    • Christine
    Eva LaRue
    Eva LaRue
    • Sara VanCamp
    • (as Eva La Rue)
    John Brotherton
    John Brotherton
    • Dave Gabriel
    Dan Gauthier
    Dan Gauthier
    • Scott VanCamp
    Izabela Vidovic
    Izabela Vidovic
    • Ally VanCamp
    Mason Cook
    Mason Cook
    • Will VanCamp
    Steve Larkin
    Steve Larkin
    • Santa
    Jessie Lande
    • Gabby
    Valorie Hubbard
    Valorie Hubbard
    • Hannah
    Jerome V. Green
    • Hot Dog Man
    Ben C. Adams
    Ben C. Adams
    • Doorman
    • (as Ben Adams)
    Tom DeTrinis
    Tom DeTrinis
    • Village Elf
    Michael Dempsey
    • Village Santa
    Jesse Bean
    Jesse Bean
    • Photographer
    Loren Lester
    Loren Lester
    • Daniel
    Madison Dae Clarion
    • Classmate
    • (uncredited)
    Jade Holden
    Jade Holden
    • Ballet Dancer
    • (uncredited)
    Scotty Spinks Jr
    • Basketball Player
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Bradford May
    • Writers
      • Abbey Cleland Lopez
      • Bob Sáenz
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews18

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    Related interests

    Mahershala Ali and Alex R. Hibbert in Moonlight (2016)
    Drama
    Drew Barrymore and Pat Welsh in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
    Family
    Elijah Wood in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
    Fantasy
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    Romance

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Summer Glau has stated that this is her father's favorite of all her projects.
    • Goofs
      The "real' tree that the children's uncle brings into the house is obviously artificial.
    • Quotes
      • Sara VanCamp: So she says you called her fat?
      • Christine: ...No. She called herself fat, I just agreed with her.
      • [Scott laughs]
      • Sara VanCamp: [laughing] Scott, that's not funny.
      • Scott VanCamp: Yes it is.
    • Soundtracks
      Ding Dong Merrily on High
      (uncredited)
      Music by Thoinot Arbeau and lyrics by George Ratcliffe Woodward

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    FAQ1

    • Are Elves tiny creatures? Do they live long?

    Details

    • Release date
      • December 9, 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Help for Christmas
    • Filming locations
      • Simi Valley, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • PixL Entertainment
      • Mediapool Production
      • Ashton Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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