A Dad for Christmas
Synopsis
Matt, a 19-year-old student, goes to the hospital to see his newborn son. He learns his girlfriend plans to put the baby up for adoption without his consent, so he takes his son to his grandmother's house to fight for custody.
Top Cast
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Louise Fletcher
Glennie
Kristopher Turner
Matt Blessing
Jack Shepherd
Bert
Lindsay Ames
Pam
Emma Taylor-Isherwood
Megan Eubanks
Catherine Disher
Beverley
Daniel Kash
Jim Benson
Lachlan Murdoch
Charlie Benson
Carolyn Dunn
Lisa
Sean McCann
Judge Mease
Philip Akin
Richard
Matt Baram
Young Father
Sarah Robichaud
Ward Nurse
Sandi Ross
Barb
Patrick Garrow
Officer
Dino Bellisario
Henry Duncan
Joanne Latimer
Barb Peterson
Toni Grates
Kate Duncan
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eleanore Lindo
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Hines
- Original Score
- Christopher Dedrick
- Original Title
- A Dad for Christmas
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Shaftesbury Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eleanore Lindo
Alan Hines
Christopher Dedrick
Vesna Svilanovic
Scott Garvie, Laurie McLarty, Robert O. Green, Julian Grant, Julie Lacey
Department Leadership Roster
Eleanore Lindo
Director
Laurie McLarty
Producer
Harold Thrasher
Production Design
Vesna Svilanovic
Editor
Judith England
Costume Design
Alan Hines
Writer
Julian Grant
Producer
Julie Lacey
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Dad for Christmas
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What is A Dad for Christmas about?
Matt, a 19-year-old student, goes to the hospital to see his newborn son. He learns his girlfriend plans to put the baby up for adoption without his consent, so he takes his son to his grandmother's house to fight for custody.
Who directed A Dad for Christmas?
A Dad for Christmas was directed by Eleanore Lindo.
Who stars in A Dad for Christmas?
The principal cast of A Dad for Christmas includes Louise Fletcher, Kristopher Turner, Jack Shepherd, Lindsay Ames, Emma Taylor-Isherwood.
When was A Dad for Christmas released and how long is it?
A Dad for Christmas was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for A Dad for Christmas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Dad for Christmas was composed by Christopher Dedrick.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Dad for Christmas?
A Dad for Christmas holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).