Movie

A Different Kind of Christmas

★ 4.9(10)19961h 30m

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Good to know

Director: Tom McLoughlin
Release date: 1996-12-09
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Hearst Entertainment Productions

About A Different Kind of Christmas

A Different Kind of Christmas is a 1996 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Tom McLoughlin, starring Shelley Long, Barry Bostwick and Richard K. Olsen. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.9/10 from 10 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Different Kind of Christmas in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

When you're the city attorney you don't need the kinds of problems that her father was giving her. After her mother died, her father began doing his "Santa Schtick," as she called it, much more intensely... which meant that he turned his home into a kind of year-round Santa Claus castle where children of all ages could come to see the wonderful presents and no child ever left without a gift.

Cast

Shelley Long

Elizabeth Gates

Barry Bostwick

Frank Mallory

Richard K. Olsen

Henry

Nathan Lawrence

Tommy Gates

Nancy McLoughlin

Susan

Michael E. Knight

Alan Schaefer

Bruce Kirby

Santa

Janell McLeod

Fran

Keith Flippen

Michael

Rebecca Koon

Marguerite

Troy Simmons

Lester

Wells Struble

Charlie

Themes & keywords

holidaychristmas

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Different Kind of Christmas in South Africa?+

A Different Kind of Christmas is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is A Different Kind of Christmas on Netflix?+

A Different Kind of Christmas is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is A Different Kind of Christmas?+

A Different Kind of Christmas has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in A Different Kind of Christmas?+

A Different Kind of Christmas stars Shelley Long, Barry Bostwick, Richard K. Olsen, Nathan Lawrence and Nancy McLoughlin.

When did A Different Kind of Christmas come out?+

A Different Kind of Christmas is a 1996 movie directed by Tom McLoughlin.

What genre is A Different Kind of Christmas?+

A Different Kind of Christmas is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed A Different Kind of Christmas?+

A Different Kind of Christmas was directed by Tom McLoughlin.