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The Christmas Switch
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The Christmas Switch

2014-12-22 · 97 min · ★ 6.4

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Santa Claus temporarily switches bodies with a younger man to make his job easier during Christmas.

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Directors
Paul Lynch
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Countries
Canada
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Released

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Natasha HenstridgeNatasha HenstridgeSusan Wells
Brian KrauseBrian KrauseEddie Bennett
Cedric SmithCedric SmithSam Wells
Krista BridgesKrista BridgesBarbara Morgan
George BuzaGeorge BuzaBurly Man
Christopher Lee ClementsChristopher Lee ClementsLouie
Rob deLeeuwRob deLeeuwGeorge Oakville
Scott GormanAl
Keram Malicki-SánchezKeram Malicki-SánchezManny
James MillingtonJames MillingtonDr. Johnson
Skyler WexlerSkyler WexlerRich Daughter
Sugith VarugheseSugith VarugheseFloor Manager / Sanjip
Topper George McGintyTommy's 10-year Old
Tony RosatoTony RosatoSalesman
Alison JutziRich Mother
Aaliyah CinelloAaliyah Cinello6-year Old Girl
Terry HartRobot Santa
Marc BorinsTeenage Santa
Ethan YoungTommy's 10-Year Old
Emily AndrewsEmily AndrewsFinn's Mother

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