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The Case for Christmas

2011·Movie
1h 23min·G

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Big heart.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle5
  • Tension4

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Romance7

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Satire & Parody4

World

Everyday modern life, fantasy, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

An up-and-coming attorney risks it all to help defend Santa when Christmas is in jeopardy of cancellation.
Christmas FantasyLegal DramaRomantic ComedyFamily-FriendlyFeel-Good MovieHoliday SpiritHope and BeliefCharming StoryWitty Dialogue

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Case for Christmas legally?

The Case for Christmas is included with a subscription to Hoopla in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Case for Christmas worth watching?

55
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Case for Christmas rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is The Case for Christmas?

1 h 23 min

The Case for Christmas runs 1 h 23 min.

What language is The Case for Christmas in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, Canada.

In how many countries can I watch The Case for Christmas?

4AUBECAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Case for Christmas in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.