Holiday in Handcuffs

6
1h 30m
2007
6.298 /10 (186)

Overview

A ne’er-do-well thirty-something attempts to appease her family by kidnapping herself an attractive boyfriend for the family Christmas. Despite unlikely odds and dysfunctional family moments, the two fall in love and share a magical Christmas.

Country : Canada, United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 2007-12-09

Top Billed Cast

Melissa Joan Hart

Gertrude 'Trudie' Chandler

Mario López

David Martin

Timothy Bottoms

Dad Chandler

Markie Post

Mom Chandler

June Lockhart

Grandma

Kyle Howard

Jake Chandler

Vanessa Evigan

Katie Chandler

Gabrielle Miller

Jessica

Layla Alizada

Lucy

Cedric De Souza

Taj

Marion Eisman

Mrs. Barber

Karen Hines

Maria

Maureen Jones

Barbara

Marty Hanenberg

Mr. Portnoy

Matt Embry

Slick Guy

Andrea D'Amours

Office Worker

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