
That Christmas(2024)
It's an unforgettable Christmas for the townsfolk of Wellington-on-Sea when the worst snowstorm in history alters everyone's plans — including Santa's.
“Christmas just got personal…”
In the not-so-distant future of Christmas, Santa Claus is declared a national security threat by an evil general with a 50-year old grudge.

Danny DeVito
General Needham

John Rhys-Davies
Santa
Tricia Clark
Mrs. Claus

Larry King
Larry King

Carolyn Lawrence
Snowflake

Michael Reisz
Commander
Catching Kringle is a animation, comedy, family, fantasy film released in 2004 exploring themes of general, holiday, military, christmas, santa. Directed by Jeff Wadlow, it stars Danny DeVito, John Rhys-Davies, Tricia Clark. In the not-so-distant future of Christmas, Santa Claus is declared a national security threat by an evil general with a 50-year old grudge.
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