The Ultimate Christmas Present
“Los Angeles: a little sun, a little fun, and this Christmas... a lot of snow!”
Synopsis
When 13-year-old Allie Thompson and her best friend Sam happen upon a weather-making machine discarded by none other than Santa Claus, they use it to cause a snow day in Los Angeles. But when the machine gets out of hand, it threatens to ruin Christmas.
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The Ultimate Christmas Present
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-12-10
Top Cast
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Hallee Hirsh
Allie Thompson
Spencer Breslin
Joey Thompson
Hallie Todd
Michelle Thompson
Brenda Song
Samantha Kwan
John Salley
Crumpet the Elf
Susan Ruttan
Mrs. Claus
John B. Lowe
Santa Claus
Greg Kean
Steve Thompson
Jason Schombing
Mr. Martino
Bill Fagerbakke
Sparky the Elf
Peter Scolari
Edwin Hadley
Zahf Paroo
Ruben (as Zahf Hajee)
Laara Ong
Linda Kwan
Colin O'Neill
Blake
Tiffany Desrosiers
Tina
Brittany Moldowan
Mary Jo
Jo-Ann Fernandes
Mrs. Lopez
Angela Moore
Mary Jo's Mother
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Greg Beeman
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Hitchcock, Hallie Einhorn
- Original Score
- Phil Marshall
- Original Title
- The Ultimate Christmas Present
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Once Upon a Time
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Greg Beeman
Michael Hitchcock, Hallie Einhorn
Phil Marshall
Christopher Faloona, Karl Herrmann
Terry Stokes
Stanley M. Brooks, Harvey Frand
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Hitchcock
Writer
Hallie Einhorn
Writer
Greg Beeman
Director
Christopher Faloona
Director of Photography
Karl Herrmann
Director of Photography
Terry Stokes
Editor
Harvey Frand
Producer
Doug Campbell
Visual Effects Supervisor
Phil Marshall
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ultimate Christmas Present
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What is The Ultimate Christmas Present about?
When 13-year-old Allie Thompson and her best friend Sam happen upon a weather-making machine discarded by none other than Santa Claus, they use it to cause a snow day in Los Angeles. But when the machine gets out of hand, it threatens to ruin Christmas.
Who directed The Ultimate Christmas Present?
The Ultimate Christmas Present was directed by Greg Beeman.
Who stars in The Ultimate Christmas Present?
The principal cast of The Ultimate Christmas Present includes Hallee Hirsh, Spencer Breslin, Hallie Todd, Brenda Song, John Salley.
When was The Ultimate Christmas Present released and how long is it?
The Ultimate Christmas Present was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ultimate Christmas Present?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ultimate Christmas Present was composed by Phil Marshall.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ultimate Christmas Present?
The Ultimate Christmas Present holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).