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There are 10756 movie, TV, and many other titles having to do with Christmas

Total number of characters named Santa: 1267

Total number of elves represented: 1012


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Krampus: The Christmas Devil (2013)

Jeremy, a local police officer leads a life of a confusing past, spending his current time searching for his kidnapper as a child. After other children begin missing, Jeremy pieces together the truth and realizes that his childhood kidnapper could be a creature of ancient yuletide lore, Krampus, who is the brother of St. Nick, and punisher of children who perform acts of unspeakable evil without repercussion. Can Jeremy kill Krampus and prevent more missing children?

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2013
08/17/2013
Approved
Film
82 minutes
A

Genre:
Action
Horror
Thriller

Director(s):
Jason Hull

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Christmas Elements:

Cast:

Jay Dobyns / Bob Norris
Paul Ferm / Santa Claus
Andrew Ferrick / Brian's Thug #2
Darin Foltz / Dave
Richard Goteri / Captain Gil Farabee
Mark Hensel / Bar Brawler
Samantha Hoepfl / Heather Duffin
Emily Kessler / Sean's Girlfriend (rumored)
Annette Lawless / Jeremy's mother
Angelina Leigh / Krampus's pet

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Life of Brian (1979)

Born on the original Christmas in the stable next door to Jesus Christ, Brian of Nazareth spends his life being mistaken for a messiah.

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1979
08/17/1979
R
Film
94 minutes
B

Genre:
Comedy

Director(s):
Terry Jones

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Christmas Elements:

Cast:

Graham Chapman / Brian Cohen
Terry Jones / Mandy Cohen
John Cleese / Wise Man #1
Graham Chapman / Wise Man #2
Michael Palin / Wise Man #3
John Cleese / Reg /  Jewish Official /  First Centurion / Deadly Dirk /  Arthur
Terry Gilliam / Man Even Further Forward /  Revolutionary /  Jailer /  Blood & Thunder Prophet /  Frank /  Audience Member /  Crucifee
Eric Idle / Mr. Cheeky /  Stan aka Loretta /  Harry the Haggler /  Culprit Woman /  Warris /  Intensely Dull Youth /  Jailer's Assistant / Otto /  Lead Singer Crucifee
Terry Jones / Colin /  Simon the Holy Man /  Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by /  Alarmed Crucifixion Assistant
Michael Palin / Mr. Big Nose /  Francis /  Mrs. A /  Ex-Leper / Announcer /  Ben /  Pontius Pilate /  Boring Prophet /  Eddie / Shoe Follower /  Nisus Wettus

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Lady on a Train (1945)

In New York, a woman who partially witnesses a killing from a train window seeks the aid of a crime novelist to solve the murder.

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1945
08/17/1945
Passed
Film
94 minutes
C

Genre:
Comedy
Crime
Film-Noir

Director(s):
Charles David

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Christmas Elements:

Cast:

Deanna Durbin / Nikki Collins
Ralph Bellamy / Jonathan Waring
David Bruce / Wayne Morgan
George Coulouris / Mr. Saunders
Allen Jenkins / Danny
Dan Duryea / Arnold Waring
Edward Everett Horton / Mr. Haskell
Jacqueline deWit / Miss Fletcher
Patricia Morison / Joyce Willams
Elizabeth Patterson / Aunt Charlotte Waring

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These Wilder Years (1956)

A middle-aged man tries to reconnect with his illegitimate son, who was given to an orphanage many years ago.

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1956
08/17/1956
Approved
Film
91 minutes
C

Genre:
Drama

Director(s):
Roy Rowland

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Christmas Elements:

Cast:

James Cagney / Steve Bradford
Barbara Stanwyck / Ann Dempster
Walter Pidgeon / James Rayburn
Betty Lou Keim / Suzie
Don Dubbins / Mark
Edward Andrews / Leland G. Spottsford
Basil Ruysdael / Judge
Grandon Rhodes / Roy Oliphant
Will Wright / Old Cab Driver
Lewis Martin / Dr. Miller

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The Future (2011)

When a couple decides to adopt a stray cat their perspective on life changes radically, literally altering the course of time and space and testing their faith in each other and themselves.

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2011
08/17/2011
R
Film
91 minutes
C

Genre:
Drama
Fantasy
Romance

Director(s):
Miranda July

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Christmas Elements:

Cast:

Hamish Linklater / Jason
Miranda July / Sophie / Voice of Paw-Paw
David Warshofsky / Marshall
Isabella Acres / Gabriella
Joe Putterlik / Joe / Voice of The Moon
Angela Trimbur / Dance Studio Receptionist
Mary Passeri / Animal Shelter Receptionist
Ella / Real Cat
Kathleen Gati / Dr. Straus
Clement von Franckenstein / Alain First Solicitation

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Barefoot (2017)

A boy and his family leave Prague during World War II and move to a small village called Slavonice. There, he meets distant relatives and adjusts to a new way of life.

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2017
08/17/2017
Approved
Film
111 minutes
C

Genre:
Comedy
Drama

Director(s):
Jan Sverák

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Christmas Elements:

Cast:

Jan Tríska / Eda's grandfather
Oldrich Kaiser / Eda's uncle Vlk
Tereza Ramba / Mother
Ondrej Vetchý / Father
Alois Grec / Eda
Petra Spalková / Eda's aunt
Hynek Cermák / Eda's uncle
Zdenek Sverák / Headmaster
Viera Pavlíková / Eda's grandmother
Zuzana Stivínová / Vlk's Wife

Trivia: Original title: Po strnisti bos

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The Expendables 2 (2012)

Mr. Church reunites the Expendables for what should be an easy paycheck, but when one of their men is murdered on the job, their quest for revenge puts them deep in enemy territory and up against an unexpected threat.

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2012
08/17/2012
R
Film
103 minutes
M

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Christmas Elements:

Cast:

Sylvester Stallone / Barney Ross
Jason Statham / Lee Christmas
Jet Li / Yin Yang
Dolph Lundgren / Gunner Jensen
Chuck Norris / Booker
Jean-Claude Van Damme / Vilain
Bruce Willis / Church
Arnold Schwarzenegger / Trench
Terry Crews / Hale Caesar
Randy Couture / Toll Road

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