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A Kiss Before Christmas

A Kiss Before Christmas

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A Kiss Before Christmas

"Life is about the choices we make."

2021

1h 24m

6.0(68 votes)

TV Movie

Romance

Comedy

Drama

Overview

Ethan, always the nice guy, wakes up in a new reality at Christmas. Initially, he is enthralled with his new life but soon realizes that it's not what he thought it would be.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Teri Hatcher

Teri Hatcher

Joyce

James Denton

James Denton

Ethan Holt

Marilu Henner

Marilu Henner

Rona

Carson Kroeker

Colin

Sophia Elena Bachart

Tisha

John B. Lowe

John B. Lowe

Santa

Rod Wilson

Rod Wilson

Sean

April Blackbird

Akari

Gino Anania

Gino Anania

Ted

Rachel McLaren

Sonja

Creative team

Directed by: Jeff Beesley
Written by: Mark Amato
Tracy Andreen

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