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The Truth About Christmas

  • TV Movie
  • 2018
  • TV-14
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
726
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Kali Hawk, Damon Dayoub, and Ali Ghandour in The Truth About Christmas (2018)
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Jillian, a spin doctor for her councilman boyfriend, George, is not above lying to a little girl to achieve her goals, especially as she's about to meet George's family, so Santa decides to ... Read allJillian, a spin doctor for her councilman boyfriend, George, is not above lying to a little girl to achieve her goals, especially as she's about to meet George's family, so Santa decides to teach her a lesson.Jillian, a spin doctor for her councilman boyfriend, George, is not above lying to a little girl to achieve her goals, especially as she's about to meet George's family, so Santa decides to teach her a lesson.

  • Director
    • Jaime Eliezer Karas
  • Writer
    • Kelly Bowe
  • Stars
    • Kali Hawk
    • Damon Dayoub
    • Ali Ghandour
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    726
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jaime Eliezer Karas
    • Writer
      • Kelly Bowe
    • Stars
      • Kali Hawk
      • Damon Dayoub
      • Ali Ghandour
    • 24User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Kali Hawk
    Kali Hawk
    • Jillian
    Damon Dayoub
    Damon Dayoub
    • George
    Ali Ghandour
    Ali Ghandour
    • Blake
    Michela Cannon
    Michela Cannon
    • Zoe
    Mya Labelle
    • Megan
    Adaya Ariana
    Adaya Ariana
    • The Little Girl
    Paul Dick
    Paul Dick
    • Santa
    Anna Ferguson
    Anna Ferguson
    • Grandma
    John Koensgen
    John Koensgen
    • Mr. Festerman
    Mya Labelle
    • Megan
    Dan Lett
    Dan Lett
    • Bob Beauman
    Carrie Marston
    • Community Member
    Jolanta Mojsej
    Jolanta Mojsej
    • Mrs. Festerman
    Claire Rankin
    Claire Rankin
    Carolyn Scott
    Carolyn Scott
    • Barb Beauman
    Xavier X. Sotelo
    Xavier X. Sotelo
    • Juan Guttiérrez
    • (as Xavier Sotelo)
    Matthew Stefiuk
    Matthew Stefiuk
    • Ed
    Sydney Van Delft
    Sydney Van Delft
    • Lacey
    • Director
      • Jaime Eliezer Karas
    • Writer
      • Kelly Bowe
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    cletus666

    i was bored sitting on my porch watchin on this here computer

    This movie is pretty darn boring like shoveling up horse dung out of my drive way cause darn kids had horse out of my stables. and like wth is a guchi santa like what in tarnation. that disco ball toy was just plain dumb . the ending was garbage but had good message of being truth with yerself that was about all i got but wouldnt watch this movie again welp gotta get back to lookin for the ducks people hungry
    4fefifefum

    Crappy but well intended

    It's a creepy movie and the premise is terrible but at times you have to look at the intention - and the intention appears to be good.
    8grapesurgeon

    Liar Liar without Jim Carrey and taking place during Christmas

    As cringy Christmas movies go, this title, The Truth About Christmas, follows the Santa suit. The premise of this movie, enlists the charm of Jillian, played by Kali Hawk, as the whimsical, progressive, and intelligent protagonist to propel the narrative of being honest with yourself. As a political consultant for the upcoming New York mayoral election, Jillian has fallen into the trap of spinning stories for her boyfriend George, which have now turned into full on lies, even to a young girl with the last "IT" toy of the season, the "poppy dot." After procuring the toy from the little girl, "Gucci" Santa ominously appears and curses Jillian with the inability to lie. Exacerbating this problem, Jillian and George are supposed to visit George's family for Christmas this weekend. Hilarity ensues as the "toxic soup" and creepy owl pictures are Jillian's first impressions with the family. Throughout the film, best friend Zoe, played by Michela Cannon, rings in to advance the plot and "Rudolph" Jilian on this journey to finding her "true" self. Receiving 8 stars out of 10, The Truth About Christmas, is a energetic, comic, and heartfelt family film to be enjoyed with a hot cup of cocoa with lots of marshmallows.
    adamjohns-42575

    I have no idea?

    Honestly I lost interest in this one after about 2 minutes, but I watched it for roughly 15 and decided I didn't want to bother any further.

    I can't really say anything about it, because nothing was noteworthy in those first minutes. It may be that I just wasn't in the mood, so I may consider watching it again next year, but I doubt it.

    No score, as unfinished.
    8thetinks

    Very funny

    If you can get past the first 6 minutes, I think you will be delighted with this little movie. It was set at Christmas, but it is really not "Christmassy"...just funny. You won't be ROFL..but it is good for a giggle. IMHO.

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    • Release date
      • November 25, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Правда о Рождестве
    • Filming locations
      • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Eggplant Picture & Sound
      • MarVista Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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