

Holiday in Handcuffs
2007-12-09 · 90 min · ★ 6.3
A ne’er-do-well thirty-something attempts to appease her family by kidnapping herself an attractive boyfriend for the family Christmas. Despite unlikely odds and dysfunctional family moments, the two fall in love and share a magical Christmas.
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Production details
- Directors
- Ron Underwood
- Production companies
- Alberta Film Entertainment, Hand Cuff Productions
- Countries
- Canada, United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Melissa Joan HartGertrude 'Trudie' Chandler
Mario LópezDavid Martin
Timothy BottomsDad Chandler
Markie PostMom Chandler
June LockhartGrandma
Kyle HowardJake Chandler
Vanessa EviganKatie Chandler
Gabrielle MillerJessica
Layla AlizadaLucy
Marion EismanMrs. Barber
Karen HinesMaria
Maureen JonesBarbara
Marty HanenbergMr. Portnoy
Matt EmbrySlick Guy
Andrea D'AmoursOffice Worker
Benjamin AyresNick
Greg LawsonOfficer #1
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