A Boyfriend for Christmas

Nov 27, 2004

1h 23m

★ 5.6

Some Wishes Do Come True...

Overview

Holly Grant has learned a long time ago not to rely on Santa Claus leaving Mr. Right in her Christmas stocking. But Holly is in for a surprise when a handsome man arrives on her doorstep with a twinkle in his eye and Yuletide tree in tow.

Genres

TV Movie

Romance

Comedy

Drama

Family

Production Companies

Hallmark Entertainment

MAT IV

Alpine Medien Productions

Larry Levinson Productions

A Boyfriend for Christmas Trailers

Cast

Holly Grant

Kelli Williams

Santa Claus

Charles Durning

Ryan Hayes

Patrick Muldoon

Ted Powell

Bruce Thomas

Joanna Grant

Shannon Wilcox

Martin Grant

Martin Mull

Carol Grant

Bridget White

Ian

David Starzyk

Noah Grant

Jordan Orr

Neal Grant

Shane Baumel

Beth

Erica Gimpel

Diane

Maeve Quinlan

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