The Case for Christmas
5.9/10 · 778 ratings20111h 28mWeirdness 3/10
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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
Behind the camera
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How it stacks up
Where this one’s rating lands against every other rated Hallmark movie.
Higher-rated than 15% of every rated Hallmark movie. 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.
Meet the characters
Who’s who before you press play. Nothing here gives the ending away.
Michael
LeadLawyer
sharpskepticalwarmingLauren
Love interestWoman in Michael's life
Love interest
warmgroundedkindBraxton Bennett
AntagonistOpposing counsel/figure
Adversary in the trial
adversarialcynicalKris Kringle
SupportingSanta Claus
Michael's client on trial
jollywisegentleCharlie
SupportingChild
Child in the story
youngJudge Stewart
SupportingJudge
Judge presiding over the trial
authoritative
Questions people ask about The Case for Christmas
Where can I watch The Case for Christmas?
The Case for Christmas is available via Hoopla, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.
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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