An Accidental Christmas

Genre:  Family/Holiday


Synopsis:

Separated after 15 years of marriage, Vicki and Jason are set up by their two teenage children to spend a Christmas vacation together on the beach. But their family vacation is further complicated when Vicki’s boss and Jason’s gorgeous assistant show up. As Jason spends more time with Vicki, it becomes clear that this marriage is far from over, and he decides to propose to her all over again. It will take a lot of luck, plenty of love and a little dose of magic to bring this family back together again.

Cast:

Cynthia Gibb
David Millbern
James Hong
Jason Connery
Stuart Pankin

Director:

Fred Olen Ray











Chasing Christmas

Genre:  Family/Holiday


Synopsis:

Ever since his ex-wife broke his heart during the holidays, Jack has put Christmas on ice. Can the Ghosts of Christmas Past and Christmas Present change this modern-day Scrooge's un-merry ways?

Cast:

Tom Arnold
Andrea Roth
Leslie Jordan

Director:

Ron Oliver










Christmas Caper

Genre:  Family/Holiday


Synopsis:

After a heist goes bad, professional thief Cate Dove hides out in her hometown of Comfort, Connecticut when her sister, stuck on an island by a tropical storm, asks her to take care of her two children Parker and Annie until she can get back for Christmas.

Not the most nurturing or sentimental of people, Cate spends most of her time scouting out the cozy suburban neighborhood with plans for another big score, as well as planning on how to get back at her deceitful partner Clive. As Christmas gets closer, however, Cate gets used to small town life, and she begins to realize that her family, her friends, and hunky local Sheriff Hank are making her rethink her priorities, and a crime-free Christmas in Comfort might be just what she needs this year.


Cast:
Shannen Doherty
Ty Olsson
Conrad Coates

Director:
David Winkler










Christmas Do Over (2006)

Genre: Comedy/Holiday
Synopsis:

Feeling obligated to spend Christmas visiting his ex-wife, young son, and former in- laws, a shallow jingle writer finds himself living Christmas day over and over again. Before he can get on with his life, he’ll have to determine what in his life needs changing – and who he needs to reconcile with to make this Christmas the best he’s ever had.

Cast:

Jay Mohr
Daphne Zuniga
David Millbern
Logan Grove
Ruta Lee

Director:

Catherine Cyran










Crazy for Christmas

Genre:  Family/Holiday

Synopsis:

A single mother is forced to chauffeur a wealthy man around town on Christmas Eve while he gives away cash to complete strangers.  When a reporter pursues the story, a new romance blossoms between them and the single mother learns the true meaning of Christmas from the wealthy man.


Cast:
Andrea Roth
Howard Hesseman

Director:
Eleanor Lindo











Deck The Halls (2005)

Genre:  Family/Holiday

Synopsis:

After the sudden loss of her husband, a woman and her son move back home from the big city to work in her father’s toy company. When a spirited marketing executive makes her job difficult, she discovers that hard work and love can make miracles happen.

 
Cast:
Gabrielle Carteris
Steven Culp

Director: George Mendeluk











Eve's Christmas

Genre: Family/Holiday

Synopsis:

From the outside, superstar marketing executive Eve Stevens has it all. A stunning penthouse in New York City, dinners in the finest restaurants and affairs with rich and powerful men. However, she is overcome with emptiness, sadness and regret. Eight years ago, she was at a crossroads.  Surrounded by close friends, a loving family and just days before her wedding, she received the job offer she always dreamed of and turned her back on everything she cherished. She broke off the engagement, left her small town home and never went back.

Now, on a melancholy Christmas Eve, her guardian angel is presenting her with an incredible Christmas wish. He's taking her back in time and giving her seven days to live her old life and decide if she wants to do anything differently the second time around.  In the spirit of It's a Wonderful Life and The Family Man, this special story is an emotional, inspiring, warm-hearted film for the holidays.  One of the highest rated Christmas movies in Lifetime history

Cast:                                      
Elisa Donovan
Cheryl Ladd
Sebastian Spence

Director:
Timothy Bond










His & Her Christmas

Genre:  Family/Holiday


Synopsis:

A major city newspaper has just taken over a small town tabloid. The two leading columnists from each paper do not see eye to eye, and it will take more than a little holiday magic to bring them together.

Cast:

Dina Meyer
David Sutcliffe
Paula Devicq

Director:

Farhad Mann













Home by Christmas

Genre:  Family/Holiday

Synopsis:

Julie lives a comfortable life with two children and her husband of 21 years. But when her husband leaves her for a younger woman, she reluctantly accustoms herself to a more modest lifestyle. Things are going well until Julie learns her daughter is coming to visit her for Christmas! Not wanting to burden her with her situation, Julie must come up with a plan to give her a Merry Christmas – and with her new friends’ help, she may just be able to pull it off.

Cast:
Linda Hamilton
Rob Stewart

Director:
Gail Harvey 













Home for the Holidays

Genre:  Family/Holiday

Synopsis:

When the power company forecloses on a family’s home, an ordinary woman is called upon to take care of her niece and nephews and act to find a new home for this displaced family in time for the holidays.

Cast:
Sean Young
Perry King

Director:
Richard Compton   











Honeymoon with Mom

Genre:  Family/Holiday


Synopsis:

When she's dumped at the altar, a young woman takes her mother on her intended honeymoon to a remote resort. But her mother has ulterior motives -- she needs a big interview to help her magazine, and the resort owner is the perfect catch.

Cast:

Shelley Long
Jack Scalia

Director:

Paul Kaufman










I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus

Genre: Family/Holiday

Synopsis:

After learning that his best friend's parents are getting a divorce, Justin fears the worst when he sees his mother kissing Santa Claus, really his father in a Santa suit.  Justin concludes that if Santa rewards "nice" boys and girls, then the only way to keep Santa away from his mother on Christmas Eve is to be “naughty”. 

Justin transforms into a holiday problem child.  He starts getting in trouble at school, and takes out his “revenge” on a sidewalk Santa.  As Christmas nears, Justin fears that Santa will still appear, and when his father is trapped out of town in a snowstorm, Justin is forced to defend his home on Christmas Eve from the Ho-Ho-homewrecker.

After a long and dangerous drive, Justin’s father gets home, and falls victim to Justin’s traps.  His parents are forced to admit that his father was playing “Santa’s helper” all along.  However, there’s still a little holiday magic left to discover in this heartwarming family comedy.

Cast:
Connie Selleca
Corbin Bernsen
Cole Sprouse
Dylan Sprouse

Director:
John Shepphird










I'll Remember April

Genre: Family

Synopsis:

It’s 1942.  Following the bombing of Pearl Harbor, a Japanese submarine off the coast of Northern California leaves Matsuo, a young sailor, stranded on shore.  Four ten year old boys discover Matsuo and take him prisoner, hoping to become local heroes. 

But after Matsuo rescues one of the boys from drowning, they stop seeing him as the enemy.  They decide to help him escape, and must face difficult issues of loyalty, friendship, and courage.

Complex emotions arise in this coming-of-age story set at the height of World War II, an action filled and emotional journey of peril and self-discovery.


Cast:
Trevor Morgan
Haley Joel Osment
Mark Harmon
Pam Dawber
Pat Morita

Director:
Bob Clark











Looking For An Echo

Genre: Family


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Synopsis:

The inspirational story of the rise, fall, and rebirth of an unforgettable doo-wop band.

In 1964, “Vinnie and the Dreamers,” led by sixteen year old lead singer Vince Pirelli, made the crowds go wild.  It was a magical time.  Now, more than thirty years later, a fifty year old Vince is playing weddings and bar mitzvahs.  He wants no part of the old days.  His life revolves around his two sons and his daughter, who is battling Leukemia.

When Vince meets his daughter’s beautiful and caring nurse, he feels the coals of love ignite, and slowly begins to explore his feelings.  When his old friends from The Dreamers take him to Atlantic City, Vince must come to terms with the pain and disappointment of the past thirty years, and find the hope for the future he needs.

Cast:
Armand Asante
Diane Venora
Edoardo Ballerini
Joe Grifasi
Tom Mason

Director:
Martin Davidson












A Very Cool Christmas

 Genre: Family/Holiday

Synopsis:

It’s the Christmas season. Sixteen-year-old Lindsay is too cool for it all. She and the best looking boy in school have a ski trip planned with her best friend Paige. Unfortunately, her parents want Christmas together as a family and they forbid her from going. Lindsay flips and lashes out at Christmas.  As Lindsay and Paige do their last minute shopping on Christmas Eve, Lindsay befriends the mall Santa, who makes a shocking revelation; he’s the REAL Santa Claus. He confides that he and Mrs. Claus have lost their spark and he has no idea how to get it back.

Although Lindsay thinks the guy’s a bit of a nut, a makeover is her self-proclaimed area of expertise. She takes the old man under her wing. Together they go the places she knows best - from gyms to salons, to dance class and clothing stores. She takes this heavy-set, fading icon from Santa Geek to Christmas chic.  In the process, she discovers the man she’s been helping really is Santa Claus, and learns the true meaning of Christmas along the way.

Cast:
George Hamilton
Donna Mills
Brooke Nevin
Barclay Hope
Ingrid Torrance

Director:
Sam Irvin









Zolar

Genre: Family

Synopsis:

A struggling extreme sports team is given a second chance when pro skater Tony Hawk introduces them to expert coach Skip and his adopted son, Zolar.  With Skip’s coaching and Zolar’s skills, the team begins dominating every tournament they enter. 

Evil bounty hunters Prentiss and Jammer are after Zolar.  The others soon learn why.  Zolar’s an alien, and the evil warlord Hedion is after his powers so he can rule the universe.   He’s hired the bounty hunters to obtain Zolar’s powers using any means necessary. 

When Zolar is tricked and some of his powers are stolen, it’s up to Team Zolar to get them back and stop Hedion’s men.  The fate of the universe may hang in the balance.

Cast:
Jordan Hoffart
C. Thomas Howell
David Millbern

Director:
Carl Goldstein








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