Plot — What is Help for the Holidays about?
Although she loves Christmas, Santa’s elf Christine (Summer Glau) wonders if there could be more to life than making toys in the North Pole. When Santa receives an emergency wish from a little boy in Los Angeles, he puts Christine on a special assignment, sending her to L.A. to give the VanCamp family—mom Sara (Eva La Rue), dad Scott (Dan Gauthier), and their two kids Ally (Izabela Vidovic) and Will (Mason Cook)—a holiday wake-up call. Will Christine fail her assignment and be sent back to the North Pole for good, or will the VanCamps come to their senses about the meaning of Christmas?
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2012 |
| Genre | Family, Fantasy, TV Movie |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 84 min |
| Audience Score | 61% (6.1/10, 67 votes) |
Help for the Holidays — FAQ
Is Help for the Holidays worth watching? Help for the Holidays holds a 6.1/10 rating from 67 viewers. Although she loves Christmas, Santa’s elf Christine (Summer Glau) wonders if there could be more to life than making toys in the North Pole. When Santa receives an emergency wish from a little boy in Los Angeles, he puts
Who directed Help for the Holidays? Directed by Bradford May.
Who is in the cast of Help for the Holidays? It stars Summer Glau, Dan Gauthier, Eva LaRue, Izabela Vidovic, Mason Cook, Jessie Lande and more.
Where can I stream Help for the Holidays? You can stream Help for the Holidays on UP Faith & Family Apple TV channel, UP Faith & Family Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by region.
When did Help for the Holidays release? It released in 2012.
