Desperately Seeking Santa

Name: Desperately Seeking Santa
Genre: Romance, TV Movie
Released: 2012-11-07
Duration: 1 h 27 min
Rating: 5.9
Cast: Laura Vandervoort, Nick Zano, Paula Brancati, John Bregar, Patrick Garrow

2012·Movie·PG-13·87 min·★ 5.9(50)

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Jennifer, a young, ambitious executive running promotions at a failing Boston mall comes up with a genius promotional gimmick to save her workplace and position herself for advancement: hold a "Hunky Santa" contest to replace the old Mall Santa. David, a local man trying to save his family's pizzeria, ultimately wins the contest and sparks fly between him and Jennifer. However, complications ensue when it comes to light that the company Jennifer works for is the same one trying to run David's family out of business.

Where to watch Desperately Seeking Santa in United States

Can I watch Desperately Seeking Santa in United States? Yes — you can stream Desperately Seeking Santa in United States on The CW, Fawesome, and The Roku Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video.

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About Desperately Seeking Santa

Desperately Seeking Santa is a 2012 English-language romance and tv movie film directed by Craig Pryce. The cast is led by Laura Vandervoort, Nick Zano, Paula Brancati. It has a runtime of 1h 27m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on The CW, Fawesome, The Roku Channel.

Desperately Seeking Santa was produced by Muse Entertainment and made in Canada. It was released on November 7, 2012, and carries a PG-13 certification.

Director: Craig Pryce
Writers: Michael J. Murray
Release date: November 7, 2012
Original language: English
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Production: Muse Entertainment

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Desperately Seeking Santa cast & crew

Desperately Seeking Santa was directed by Craig Pryce and written by Michael J. Murray.

The cast features Laura Vandervoort as Jennifer Walker, Nick Zano as David Morretti, Paula Brancati as Marissa Marlet, John Bregar as Neal McCormick, Patrick Garrow as Edgar Hillridge, and Natalie Krill as Brittany.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by John Berrie.

Is Desperately Seeking Santa worth watching?

Desperately Seeking Santa holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 50 ratings, a more divisive romance films.

At 1h 27m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy romance and tv movie, Desperately Seeking Santa is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Desperately Seeking Santa

In United States, you can stream Desperately Seeking Santa on The CW, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, and Plex, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video. Click any service above to open it directly.

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