Rent-an-Elf
Synopsis
Type-A personality, Ava, owns “Rent-an-Elf,” a business in which she sets up a memorable Christmas for busy families. This year, she's hired by the newly-single Liam and falls for him and his adorable son, Nathan. But, just as Ava thinks she’s found her match, Liam’s ex-wife returns, wanting to patch things up. Even though Ava decides to put Liam and Nathan's happiness above her own, she's still determined to give them the best Christmas ever, and maybe even hope for a Christmas miracle or two.
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Kim Shaw
Ava
Sean Patrick Thomas
Liam
Nicholle Tom
Jojo
Zakai Biagas Bey
Nathan
Yohance Biagas Bey
Nathan
Debbi Morgan
Catherine
Luke Jones
Jimmy
Christopher Filanc
Customer
Teresa Ganzel
Olive
Rachel Grate
Sahara
Diana Hintergardt
Caroler
Kathryn Suzanne Kelly
Caroler
Armand LeSage
Santa & Charley
Amber Nicole Parle
Caroler
Kevin Spink
Caroler
Rod Sweitzer
Brooks
Miranda Elizabeth Wonacott
Waitress
Dylan Vox
Christmas Caroler
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nick Lyon
- Screenplay & Story
- Sam Jackson
- Original Score
- Chris Ridenhour, Christopher Cano
- Original Title
- Rent-an-Elf
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- The Asylum
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nick Lyon
Sam Jackson
Chris Ridenhour, Christopher Cano
Dante Yore
David Rimawi, David Michael Latt
Department Leadership Roster
David Michael Latt
Producer
Edith Raya
Costume Design
Chris Ridenhour
Original Music Composer
Christopher Cano
Original Music Composer
Dante Yore
Director of Photography
Yana Veselova
Production Design
Nick Lyon
Director
Sam Jackson
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent-an-Elf
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What is Rent-an-Elf about?
Type-A personality, Ava, owns “Rent-an-Elf,” a business in which she sets up a memorable Christmas for busy families. This year, she's hired by the newly-single Liam and falls for him and his adorable son, Nathan. But, just as Ava thinks she’s found her match, Liam’s ex-wife returns, wanting to patch things up. Even though Ava decides to put Liam and Nathan's happiness above her own, she's still determined to give them the best Christmas ever, and maybe even hope for a Christmas miracle or two.
Who directed Rent-an-Elf?
Rent-an-Elf was directed by Nick Lyon.
Who stars in Rent-an-Elf?
The principal cast of Rent-an-Elf includes Kim Shaw, Sean Patrick Thomas, Nicholle Tom, Zakai Biagas Bey, Yohance Biagas Bey.
When was Rent-an-Elf released and how long is it?
Rent-an-Elf was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Rent-an-Elf?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rent-an-Elf was composed by Chris Ridenhour, Christopher Cano.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rent-an-Elf?
Rent-an-Elf holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).