The Ultimate Christmas Present (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2000, The Ultimate Christmas Present is a comedy, family and tv movie film directed by Greg Beeman, running about 85 minutes. “Los Angeles: a little sun, a little fun, and this Christmas... a lot of snow!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When 13-year-old Allie Thompson and her best friend Sam happen upon a weather-making machine discarded by none other than Santa Claus, they use it to cause a snow day in Los Angeles. But when the machine gets out of hand, it threatens to ruin Christmas.
Who’s in it. The Ultimate Christmas Present stars Hallee Hirsh as Allie / Allison Rachel Thompson, Spencer Breslin as Joey Thompson, Hallie Todd as Michelle Thompson and Brenda Song as Samantha Elizabeth Kwan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Ultimate Christmas Present has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ultimate Christmas Present page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ultimate Christmas Present tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ultimate Christmas Present (2000)?
- In US, The Ultimate Christmas Present is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Ultimate Christmas Present worth watching?
- The Ultimate Christmas Present holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ultimate Christmas Present?
- The Ultimate Christmas Present stars Hallee Hirsh, Spencer Breslin, Hallie Todd, Brenda Song and Susan Ruttan.
- When was The Ultimate Christmas Present released?
- The Ultimate Christmas Present was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.