Help for the Holidays
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?
Where to stream Help for the Holidays
Streaming now in the United States on UP Faith & Family Apple TV channel and Xumo Play.
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Frequently asked questions about Help for the Holidays
Where can I watch Help for the Holidays in the United States?
Help for the Holidays is available to stream on UP Faith & Family Apple TV channel and Xumo Play in the United States. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Help for the Holidays for free?
Help for the Holidays streams free with ads in the United States on Xumo Play. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Help for the Holidays?
Help for the Holidays scores 6.1 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Help for the Holidays?
Help for the Holidays stars Summer Glau, Dan Gauthier, Eva LaRue, Izabela Vidovic, and Mason Cook. Bradford May is the director.
How long is Help for the Holidays?
Help for the Holidays runs 1h 24m (84 minutes).
When did Help for the Holidays come out?
Help for the Holidays was released on December 9, 2012.
Which studio made Help for the Holidays?
Help for the Holidays was produced by Larry Levinson Productions, PixL Entertainment, and Ashton Productions in the United States.
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