Chasing Christmas (2005): cast, story & where to watch

2005 · Film · ★ 4.5

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Released in 2005, Chasing Christmas is a comedy, family and tv movie film directed by Ron Oliver, running about 81 minutes. “It only takes one bad bulb to turn off the whole holiday.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Jack Cameron is a single dad that decides not to observe Christmas because his wife left him around that time. The ghosts of Christmas past and present try and get Jack to relent, but they screw up their jobs and send themselves on a wild ride through time showing up at various times in Jack's past. As they try and rectify the timeline and get back to the real present, some things are not what they used to be.

Who’s in it. Chasing Christmas stars Tom Arnold as Jack Cameron, Andrea Roth as Present, Leslie Jordan as Past and Brittney Wilson as Suzanne Cameron, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Chasing Christmas has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chasing Christmas page.

If you liked it. Fans of Chasing Christmas tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Chasing Christmas (2005)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Chasing Christmas change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Chasing Christmas worth watching?
Chasing Christmas holds an audience score of 4.5 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 Chasing Christmas?
Chasing Christmas stars Tom Arnold, Andrea Roth, Leslie Jordan, Brittney Wilson and Sarah-Jane Redmond.
When was Chasing Christmas released?
Chasing Christmas was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.