

Off Season
2001-12-16 · 94 min · ★ 4.4
After the death of his parents, 10-year-old Jackson Mayhew moves in with his Aunt. But when he befriends an elderly man, he begins to suspect that the old man is actually Santa Claus.
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- Directors
- Bruce Davison
- Production companies
- Showtime, Phoenix Pictures, Palm Avenue Pictures
- Countries
- Canada
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Sherilyn FennPatty Winslow
Hume CronynSam Clausner
Bruce DavisonDr. Zimmer
Tom McBeathMel Breskin
Stephen E. MillerMilton Loomis
Adam ArkinRichard Frangello
Rory CulkinJackson Mayhew
Karin KonovalMona Sanchez
Lisa PelikanAshley Manson
Philip GrangerMr. Murchison
Judy NortonMrs. Murchison
Deryl HayesNews Director
Michael RoberdsCustomer
Byron LawsonReporter
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