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The Christmas Star

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A con man (Edward Asner) escapes from prison in a Santa Claus suit and meets two children who believe in him.
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michael d Fairly dark and definitely bizarre holiday TV flick. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member I love this movie. Saw it on Network TV when Disney had their Sunday night show on ABC. Searched for it for years until I finally found it on Amazon. Ed Asner is excellent and it is very heartwarming. Love the beginning when you hear the Crystals sing, SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN. I try to watch it every Christmas season. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review s r Saw on Disney +. It had some potential, but it was hard to get through. Overall I hope I don't see it again. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Very good movie. They do not make movies like this anymore! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/21/23 Full Review Audience Member Most underrated Christmas movie ever Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Audience Member good christmas family movie with a disgusting happy jesus singing ending. the rest of the film was fine though. a criminal escapes from prison in a santa outfit and gets mistaken to be the real santa by kids in a poor neighbourhood. while he uses the kids to get a hold of some old loot from years before his conscience is beginning to get the better of him. so he saves the day of course. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/15/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A con man (Edward Asner) escapes from prison in a Santa Claus suit and meets two children who believe in him.
Director
Alan Shapiro
Producer
Alan Shapiro, Jeffrey White
Screenwriter
Carol Dysinger, Alan Shapiro
Production Co
Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Television
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Kids & Family, Holiday, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 16, 2013
Runtime
1h 37m
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