
A Dad for Christmas
2006-12-03 · 90 min · ★ 6.6
Matt, a 19-year-old student, goes to the hospital to see his newborn son. He learns his girlfriend plans to put the baby up for adoption without his consent, so he takes his son to his grandmother's house to fight for custody.
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- Directors
- Eleanore Lindo
- Production companies
- Shaftesbury Films
- Countries
- Canada
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Louise FletcherGlennie
Kristopher TurnerMatt Blessing
Jack ShepherdBert
Lindsay AmesPam
Catherine DisherBeverley
Daniel KashJim Benson
Lachlan MurdochCharlie Benson
Carolyn DunnLisa
Sean McCannJudge Mease
Philip AkinRichard
Matt BaramYoung Father
Sandi RossBarb
Patrick GarrowOfficer
Karen IvanyHaley Novak
Miranda EdwardsYoung NurseTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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