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Porch Pirates
“The detectives are checking their list—and checking it twice.”
20243.01h 47m
Overview
When a gang of bumbling porch pirates targets East Texas during the holiday season, three small-town detectives jump into action. Their mission? Recover stolen packages—including a rare Beanie Baby and the Mayor’s prized Christmas pickle—before Christmas spirit disappears. Packed with slapstick laughs, festive hijinks, and heartwarming moments, Porch Pirates is a family-friendly holiday comedy for all ages.
Directed by Jeff Hamm
Written by Justin Chaffee, Jeff Hamm, Jay Dee Walters
Produced by Jeff Hamm, Ken Ray Monts
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Top Cast
Jay Dee Walters
Jack Tyler
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Ryan T. Johnson
Sticky/Kenny Rogers
Candace Kirkpatrick
Maria Tyler
Eric Hanson
Fast Eddie
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Phil Mendoza
Marcos Fernandez
Bill Jenkins
Mayor Jim
David D. Ford
David
Natalie Jones
Charley
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Molly Peyton White
Sarah
Kara Rainer
Sally Jones
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About Porch Pirates
Porch Pirates is a comedy, family, crime film released in 2024 exploring themes of chase, holiday, detective, texas, mayor, thanksgiving. Directed by Jeff Hamm, it stars Jay Dee Walters, Ryan T. Johnson, Candace Kirkpatrick. When a gang of bumbling porch pirates targets East Texas during the holiday season, three small-town detectives jump into action. Their mission? Recover stolen packages—including a rare Beanie Baby and the Mayor’s prized Christmas pickle—before Christmas spirit disappears. Packed with slapstick laughs, festive hijinks, and heartwarming moments, Porch Pirates is a family-friendly holiday comedy for all ages.
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