Rescuing Christmas
“A holiday rebel without a claus.”
Synopsis
In a world where Santa is real and wants to drum up some holiday spirit, two of Santa’s elves, Chuck and Debbie, devise a plan to grant one human on Earth three wishes to kickstart the holidays. Unfortunately, that human is Erin, who has lost all affection for the season. Even a blind date set up by her sister, with the affable and charming Sam, won’t change her mind about Christmas. But when she makes the mistake of wishing Christmas would “just disappear,” Erin wakes up to a world where the holiday never existed! Horrified, she realizes that she’s taken away everyone’s joy, so she enlists Sam to help her reinvent the festivities from scratch. In the process, Erin learns just how much this holiday and its traditions have meant to everyone around her - and how much Sam has come to mean to her.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-11-14
Top Cast
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Rachael Leigh Cook
Erin
Sam Page
Sam
Bailey Stender
Debbie
Patrick Thomas O'Brien
Chuck
T. Mychael Rambo
Santa
Kathryn Fumie
Maria
Rod Kasai
Taylor
Mika Flanagan
Olivia
Melinda Kordich
Diana
Chase Marcotte
Jonah
Jim Cunningham
Lou
Sarah Agnew
Mayor
Greta Oglesby
NP General Counsel
Ahmed Mawas
Archie
Agatha Rae Pokrzywinski
Bakery Worker
Rae Dastoor
Bakery Owner
Jake Leider
Radio Intern
Christina Goltare
Town Square Shopper (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 7, 2023
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emily Moss Wilson
- Screenplay & Story
- Sarah Montana, Jim Head
- Original Score
- Joey Newman
- Original Title
- Rescuing Christmas
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Mandy June Turpin Productions, MarVista Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emily Moss Wilson
Sarah Montana, Jim Head
Joey Newman
Adam Santelli
Matthew Jensen
Jim Head, David Brown Massey, Bonnie Zipursky, Rachael Leigh Cook, Fernando Szew
Department Leadership Roster
Sarah Montana
Writer
Jim Head
Writer
Rachael Leigh Cook
Producer
Emily Moss Wilson
Director
Mandy June Turpin
Producer
Adam Santelli
Director of Photography
Joey Newman
Original Music Composer
Matthew Jensen
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rescuing Christmas
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rescuing Christmas about?
In a world where Santa is real and wants to drum up some holiday spirit, two of Santa’s elves, Chuck and Debbie, devise a plan to grant one human on Earth three wishes to kickstart the holidays. Unfortunately, that human is Erin, who has lost all affection for the season. Even a blind date set up by her sister, with the affable and charming Sam, won’t change her mind about Christmas. But when she makes the mistake of wishing Christmas would “just disappear,” Erin wakes up to a world where the holiday never existed! Horrified, she realizes that she’s taken away everyone’s joy, so she enlists Sam to help her reinvent the festivities from scratch. In the process, Erin learns just how much this holiday and its traditions have meant to everyone around her - and how much Sam has come to mean to her.
Who directed Rescuing Christmas?
Rescuing Christmas was directed by Emily Moss Wilson.
Who stars in Rescuing Christmas?
The principal cast of Rescuing Christmas includes Rachael Leigh Cook, Sam Page, Bailey Stender, Patrick Thomas O'Brien, T. Mychael Rambo.
When was Rescuing Christmas released and how long is it?
Rescuing Christmas was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Rescuing Christmas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rescuing Christmas was composed by Joey Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rescuing Christmas?
Rescuing Christmas holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).