A Different Kind of Christmas
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.
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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
John Pontrelli
Homeless Father
Kelly Wilson
Receptionist
Fred Nash
Policeman
Jemila Ericson
Deborah
Hannah McLoughlin
Little Girl
Ralph Wilcox
Doctor Nichols
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 9, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 31, 2012
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom McLoughlin
- Screenplay & Story
- Bart Baker
- Original Score
- Craig Safan
- Original Title
- A Different Kind of Christmas
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Hearst Entertainment Productions, Carroll Newman Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom McLoughlin
Bart Baker
Craig Safan
Marshall Harvey
Robert O'Connor, Carroll Newman, Tom McLoughlin
Department Leadership Roster
Tom McLoughlin
Director
Bart Baker
Writer
Tom McLoughlin
Producer
Marshall Harvey
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is A Different Kind of Christmas about?
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.
Who directed A Different Kind of Christmas?
A Different Kind of Christmas was directed by Tom McLoughlin.
Who stars in A Different Kind of Christmas?
The principal cast of A Different Kind of Christmas includes Shelley Long, Barry Bostwick, Richard K. Olsen, Nathan Lawrence, Nancy McLoughlin.
When was A Different Kind of Christmas released and how long is it?
A Different Kind of Christmas was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for A Different Kind of Christmas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Different Kind of Christmas was composed by Craig Safan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Different Kind of Christmas?
A Different Kind of Christmas holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).