
A Garfield Christmas(1987)
Garfield, Jon and Odie go to Jon's family farm for Christmas, where Garfield finds a present for Grandma.


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.

Susan Blu
Grandma Spankenheimer (voice)
Alex Doduk
Jake Spakenheimer (voice)

Michele Lee
Cousin Mel (voice)
Elmo Shropshire
Grandpa Spankenheimer / The Narrator (voice)

Cam Clarke
Austin Bucks (voice)

Jim Staahl
Santa Claus (voice)
Kathleen Barr
Mrs. Claus / Rita Spankenheimer / I.M. Slime / Officer #1 (voice)

Maggie O'Hara
Daphne Spankenheimer (voice)
Scott McNeil
Frank Spankenheimer (voice)
Jim Fisher
Officer #2 (voice)
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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