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Rent-an-Elf

2018-12-08 · 80 min · ★ 5.6

Family · TV Movie · Romance

Type-A personality, Ava, owns “Rent-an-Elf,” a business in which she sets up a memorable Christmas for busy families. This year, she's hired by the newly-single Liam and falls for him and his adorable son, Nathan. But, just as Ava thinks she’s found her match, Liam’s ex-wife returns, wanting to patch things up. Even though Ava decides to put Liam and Nathan's happiness above her own, she's still determined to give them the best Christmas ever, and maybe even hope for a Christmas miracle or two.

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Directors
Nick Lyon
Production companies
The Asylum
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Kim ShawKim ShawAva
Sean Patrick ThomasSean Patrick ThomasLiam
Nicholle TomNicholle TomJojo
Zakai Biagas BeyNathan
Yohance Biagas BeyNathan
Debbi MorganDebbi MorganCatherine
Luke JonesLuke JonesJimmy
Christopher FilancCustomer
Teresa GanzelTeresa GanzelOlive
Rachel GrateSahara
Diana HintergardtCaroler
Kathryn Suzanne KellyCaroler
Armand LeSageSanta & Charley
Amber Nicole ParleCaroler
Kevin SpinkKevin SpinkCaroler
Rod SweitzerRod SweitzerBrooks
Miranda Elizabeth WonacottWaitress
Dylan VoxDylan VoxChristmas Caroler

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