The 12 Days of Christmas Eve

2022 1h 28m EN

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6.0

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★6.0TMDB · 42

TV MovieComedyFantasy

Synopsis

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When Brian Conway, a successful businessman whose family relationships have suffered, gets in a car accident on Christmas Eve, Santa gives him twelve chances to redo the day and repair the relationships in his life, including with his daughter Michelle.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Kelsey Grammer
Brian Conway
Spencer Grammer
Michelle Conway
Mitch Poulos
Santa
Uschi Umscheid
Harkin
Mark Jacobson
Jet
Diana Toshiko
Nina Nishii
Stewart Scott
Jason
Daym Drops
Cheery Caroler

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Dustin Rikert
Writers: Eirene Donohue
Languages: English
Countries: Canada, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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88 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 4 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Dustin Rikert, shot by Branden James Maxham. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Kara Talve. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Bryan Capri shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Kelsey Grammer and Spencer Grammer and Mitch Poulos carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt22527810 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Dustin Rikert directs. Branden James Maxham behind the camera. Kara Talve scores. Bryan Capri cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

188 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 4 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.
4Directed by Dustin Rikert, shot by Branden James Maxham. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Kara Talve. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Bryan Capri shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Kelsey Grammer and Spencer Grammer and Mitch Poulos carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt22527810 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 42 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.