

The Ultimate Christmas Present
2000-12-01 · 85 min · ★ 5.4
When 13-year-old Allie Thompson and her best friend Sam happen upon a weather-making machine discarded by none other than Santa Claus, they use it to cause a snow day in Los Angeles. But when the machine gets out of hand, it threatens to ruin Christmas.
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- Directors
- Greg Beeman
- Production companies
- Once Upon a Time
- Countries
- Canada, United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Hallee HirshAllie Thompson
Spencer BreslinJoey Thompson
Hallie ToddMichelle Thompson
Brenda SongSamantha Kwan
John SalleyCrumpet the Elf
Susan RuttanMrs. Claus
John B. LoweSanta Claus
Greg KeanSteve Thompson
Jason SchombingMr. Martino
Bill FagerbakkeSparky the Elf
Peter ScolariEdwin Hadley
Zahf ParooRuben (as Zahf Hajee)
Brittany MoldowanMary Jo
Angela MooreMary Jo's Mother
Daniel BoileauHorace (snowmobile driver)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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