Grumpy Old Santa
“Life threw him a gutter ball… but Christmas might be his second chance.”
Synopsis
When Nic’s daughter heads off to college, he expects a quiet Christmas. Instead, his wife leaves him, his friends rope him into chaos, and he finds himself facing life’s curveballs with a little grump and a lot of humor. Starring Glenn Morshower, Kevin Farley, and Gary Valentine, Grumpy Old Santa is a festive comedy about family, forgiveness, and moving forward.
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Director Jay Dee Walters Grumpy Old Santa Interview
Type: Behind the Scenes • Published 2024-07-30
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September 12, 2023
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jay Dee Walters
- Screenplay & Story
- Jay Dee Walters, Justin Chaffee
- Original Title
- Grumpy Old Santa
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Pine Line Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jay Dee Walters
Jay Dee Walters, Justin Chaffee
Jeff Hamm
Jay Dee Walters, Micah Lyons, Glenn Morshower
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Jay Dee Walters
Director
Jay Dee Walters
Writer
Jeff Hamm
Director of Photography
Justin Chaffee
Writer
Micah Lyons
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What is Grumpy Old Santa about?
When Nic’s daughter heads off to college, he expects a quiet Christmas. Instead, his wife leaves him, his friends rope him into chaos, and he finds himself facing life’s curveballs with a little grump and a lot of humor. Starring Glenn Morshower, Kevin Farley, and Gary Valentine, Grumpy Old Santa is a festive comedy about family, forgiveness, and moving forward.
Who directed Grumpy Old Santa?
Grumpy Old Santa was directed by Jay Dee Walters.
Who stars in Grumpy Old Santa?
The principal cast of Grumpy Old Santa includes Glenn Morshower, Kevin Farley, Gary Valentine, Micah Lyons, Dodie Brown.
When was Grumpy Old Santa released and how long is it?
Grumpy Old Santa was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.