The Case for Christmas

Name: The Case for Christmas
Released: 2011-01-01
Duration: 1 h 28 min
Rating: 5.8
Cast: Dean Cain, Rachel Blanchard, George Buza, Barry Flatman, Krista Bridges

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The premise

A lawyer finds himself defending Santa Claus in the biggest trial in history.

How unusual is it?

Honestly? Not very — and that's the charm. It plays the hits, which is exactly the point for a cozy night in.

Who’s in it

Our Guy

Dean Cain

as Michael

Our Girl

Rachel Blanchard

as Lauren

Alongside them

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Behind the camera

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Directed by

Timothy Bond

Written by

How it stacks up

Where this one’s rating lands against every other rated Hallmark movie.

Among the lower-rated Hallmark movies — the median is 6.4.

Where this one fits

The corners of the catalog The Case for Christmas belongs to — handy if you’re after more of the same.

Hallmark Baking & Cooking MoviesPlenty of time in the kitchen.

BINGOA handwritten note or letterA classic Hallmark meet-cuteThe leads laugh at the same momentA walk-and-talk through townA cup of cocoa, coffee or ciderA meaningful look held a beat too longSomeone races to catch the other before they leaveA misunderstanding nearly ruins everythingA calendar reminder raises the stakesA wise elder dispenses adviceA second chance worth takingA shared meal around a crowded table★A warm hug that lingersA toast at a celebrationThe town pulls together for one of its ownA nervous voicemail goes unsentA cosy interior full of warm lightingA best friend who has all the answersSomeone gets flustered during small talkA first impression that turns out completely wrongA charming local cafe or dinerA big event everyone is preparing forThe two leads are forced to work togetherSomeone’s guard finally comes down

Hallmark Bingo

Your The Case for Christmas card is dealt.

Twenty-four squares pulled from this movie’s own quirks — the cosy classics, a few only-in-this-one curveballs, and a couple of decoys. Mark them as you watch.

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Meet the characters

Who’s who before you press play. Nothing here gives the ending away.

Michael
Lead
Lawyer
sharpskepticalwarming
Lauren
Love interest
Woman in Michael's life
Love interest
warmgroundedkind
Braxton Bennett
Antagonist
Opposing counsel/figure
Adversary in the trial
adversarialcynical
Kris Kringle
Supporting
Santa Claus
Michael's client on trial
jollywisegentle
Charlie
Supporting
Child
Child in the story
young
Judge Stewart
Supporting
Judge
Judge presiding over the trial
authoritative

Questions people ask about The Case for Christmas

Where can I watch The Case for Christmas?

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How long is The Case for Christmas?

The Case for Christmas runs about 1 hour and 28 minutes, and was released in 2011.

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