Santa Switch

Santa Switch

Santa Switch

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Santa Switch

2013

1h 23m

5.2(13 votes)

Comedy

Family

TV Movie

Overview

A struggling dad gets a new start after a strange encounter replaces his mall Santa gig with the real thing.

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Cast & Crew

8 members

Acting

Ethan Erickson

Dan Ryebeck

Ethan Erickson

Acting

Anne Dudek

Linda Ryebeck

Anne Dudek

Acting

Annie Thurman

Sally Ryebeck

Annie Thurman

Acting

Griffin Cleveland

Joe Ryebeck

Griffin Cleveland

Acting

Tiffany Adams

Veterinarian Elf

Tiffany Adams

Acting

Sean Astin

Eddie

Sean Astin

Acting

John Balma

Maitre d'

John Balma

Acting

Gabriel Suttle

Young Dan Ryebeck

Gabriel Suttle

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