The Christmas Clause (2008): cast, story & where to watch

2008 · Film · ★ 6

The Christmas Clause poster

Released in 2008, The Christmas Clause is a comedy, drama and tv movie film directed by George Erschbamer, running about 84 minutes. “What if ...” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A stressed out lawyer and mother of three gets her yuletide wish when she wishes to see what her life would be like if she had chosen to pursue her career in Law rather than marrying and becoming a working mother.

Who’s in it. The Christmas Clause stars Lea Thompson as Sophie, Andrew Airlie as Dave, Rachel Hayward as Marcie and Christina Jastrzembska as Margaret, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Christmas Clause has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Christmas Clause page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Christmas Clause (2008)?
In US, The Christmas Clause is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Christmas Clause worth watching?
The Christmas Clause holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Christmas Clause?
The Christmas Clause stars Lea Thompson, Andrew Airlie, Rachel Hayward, Christina Jastrzembska and Rick Ravanello.
When was The Christmas Clause released?
The Christmas Clause was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.