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The Nine Lives of Christmas

The Nine Lives of Christmas

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The Nine Lives of Christmas

2014

1h 30m

6.7(111 votes)

TV Movie

Romance

Drama

Comedy

Overview

With Christmas approaching, a handsome fireman afraid of commitment adopts a stray cat and meets a beautiful veterinary student who challenges his decision to remain a confirmed bachelor.

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MarVista Entertainment

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Brandon Routh

Brandon Routh

Zachary Stone

Kimberley Sustad

Kimberley Sustad

Marilee White

Chelsea Hobbs

Chelsea Hobbs

Blair

Gregory Harrison

Gregory Harrison

Chief Sam

Alison Araya

Alison Araya

Lucy

Dalias Blake

Dalias Blake

Mark

Sean Tyson

Sean Tyson

Ray

Stephanie Bennett

Stephanie Bennett

Jaclyn

Carey Feehan

Carey Feehan

Kyle

Jarrett Knowles

Joe

Creative team

Directed by: Mark Jean

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