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Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer

Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer

20005.50h 51mG

Overview

When his beloved Grandma appears to be missing on Christmas Eve, young Jake Spankenheimer goes on the misadventure of a lifetime to try and prove that Santa Claus is indeed real. With his spirit, smarts and determination, Jake must outmaneuver his greedy and curvaceous Cousin Mel and the all-powerful businessman Austin Bucks to the disbelief of his doting parents, rebellious sister and goofy Grandpa. All the while, it is up to Jake to save Santa from his fretful fate in this colorful Christmas mystery.

Directed by Phil Roman
Written by Jim Staahl, Fred A. Rappoport, Elmo Shropshire
Produced by Jim Fisher, Jim Staahl
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Top Cast

Susan Blu

Susan Blu

Grandma Spankenheimer (voice)

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Alex Doduk

Jake Spakenheimer (voice)

Michele Lee

Michele Lee

Cousin Mel (voice)

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Elmo Shropshire

Grandpa Spankenheimer / The Narrator (voice)

Cam Clarke

Cam Clarke

Austin Bucks (voice)

Jim Staahl

Jim Staahl

Santa Claus (voice)

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Kathleen Barr

Mrs. Claus / Rita Spankenheimer / I.M. Slime / Officer #1 (voice)

Maggie O'Hara

Maggie O'Hara

Daphne Spankenheimer (voice)

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Scott McNeil

Frank Spankenheimer (voice)

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Jim Fisher

Officer #2 (voice)

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About Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer

Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer is a animation, family, comedy, fantasy, tv movie film released in 2000 exploring themes of holiday, christmas. Directed by Phil Roman, it stars Susan Blu, Alex Doduk, Michele Lee. When his beloved Grandma appears to be missing on Christmas Eve, young Jake Spankenheimer goes on the misadventure of a lifetime to try and prove that Santa Claus is indeed real. With his spirit, smarts and determination, Jake must outmaneuver his greedy and curvaceous Cousin Mel and the all-powerful businessman Austin Bucks to the disbelief of his doting parents, rebellious sister and goofy Grandpa. All the while, it is up to Jake to save Santa from his fretful fate in this colorful Christmas mystery.

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