---
title: "A Halfway House Christmas"
year: 2005
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/a-halfway-house-christmas-2005"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 585730
imdb_id: "tt0451073"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 51
community_rating: 8.0
vote_count: 3
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# A Halfway House Christmas (2005) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/a-halfway-house-christmas-2005

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

A Halfway House Christmas is a film first released in 2005. Catalogued under Comedy, Drama. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A halfway house counselor regrets inviting reality television cameras into his facility during the holiday season."

### Why Watch
- features a unique premise
- includes appearances by Ryan Dunn and Rake Yohn

### Caveats & Content Note
- short runtime of fifty-one minutes
- thematic focus on reality television exploitation
- Tone & Suitability: The film is rated PG-13 and contains themes involving reality television production.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, drama, satirical

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Plex | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Plex | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Eric Moyer

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Robert Romanus** as *Daryl*
- **Bobcat Goldthwait** as *Narrator*
- **Jared Hasselhoff** as *Santa*
- **Marisa Kettering** as *Amanda*
- **Kelly Kunik** as *Patty*
- **Chris Line** as *Brett*
- **Matteo LeCompt** as *Barry*
- **Charles Moffit** as *Tweak*
- **Rod Sellers** as *Rod*
- **Brian Walsh** as *Ryan*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released in the United States on December 16, 2005.

### Q: Who directed the movie?
The film was written and directed by Eric Moyer.

### Q: Who stars in the film?
The film stars Robert Romanus, with appearances by Ryan Dunn and Rake Yohn.

### Q: How long is the film?
The movie has a runtime of 51 minutes.

### Q: Are there any notable guest appearances?
Evil Jared Hasselhoff plays a character described as a nasty Santa, and Bobcat Goldthwait serves as the narrator.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [A Halfway House Christmas — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/585730)
- [A Halfway House Christmas (2005) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0451073/fullcredits/)
- [A Halfway House Christmas - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Halfway_House_Christmas)
- [A Halfway House Christmas (2005) - The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/585730-a-halfway-house-chrismas/cast)
- [A Halfway House Christmas (2005) - Full Cast and Crew](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/a-halfway-house-christmas/20027113/credits/)
- [A Halfway House Christmas — Wikipedia Republished // WIKI 2](https://wiki2.org/en/A_Halfway_House_Christmas)

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