Stealing Christmas 2003
“He's after more than just milk and cookies.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 89 minutes
- Director
- Gregg Champion
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
What is Stealing Christmas?
Subject: Film "Stealing Christmas" (2003). Format: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2003
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 89 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 30, 2003
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Genres
- Comedy, Family, TV Movie
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.0/10 from 29 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~89 minutes
- Status
- Released
Where to watch in United States
Rent
Buy
Rent
Buy
With ads
Rent
Buy
Rent
Rent
Buy
Streaming availability data provided by JustWatch via TMDB. Availability changes by country and date; verify on the provider before subscribing or purchasing.
Trailer
Overview
Subject: Film "Stealing Christmas" (2003).
Format: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
Style: Meticulous archivist, neutral, encyclopedic prose, plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Constraints: Use only verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No guessing. First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Target word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Stealing Christmas
Year: 2003
Genre: Comedy, Family, TV Movie, Comedy-drama
Director: Gregg Champion
Cast: Tony Danza (Jack Clayton), Lea Thompson (Sarah Gibson), Angela Goethals
Release Date: November 30, 2003 (US) on USA Network
Runtime: 1h 29m
Plot: Thief Jack Clayton, about to be caught at a mall, dresses as Santa and takes a bus to Evergreen. He is mistaken for the new Santa at Sarah Gibson's tree store. He is initially reluctant but becomes part of the town and falls in love with Sarah, leading him to have second thoughts about robbing Evergreen's bank.
Sentence 1 (No spoilers): Stealing Christmas is an American made-for-television comedy-drama film directed by Gregg Champion.
Sentence 2 (Details): Released on the USA Network on November 30, 2003, the film is categorized under the comedy and family genres.
*Sentence
Should you watch it?
“A fleeing thief disguised as Santa Claus finds his heart changing after hiding out in a small town.”
- Stars Tony Danza, Lea Thompson, and Angela Goethals.
- Directed by Gregg Champion.
- Features a unique premise involving a thief posing as a mall Santa.
- It is a television movie that may have limited streaming availability depending on the platform.
Watch it if you enjoy holiday comedy-drama films about unexpected transformations.
This is a family-friendly television movie with a comedic tone and standard made-for-TV pacing.
Ask the Vault
Ask anything about Stealing Christmas — answers are spoiler-safe.
Your verdict
Is Stealing Christmas worth watching?
Cast
Frequently asked questions
Where to stream Stealing Christmas?
The provided sources do not specify current streaming platforms, though it is listed as available to rent or buy on TMDB.
Whether it is worth watching?
It features a cast including Tony Danza and Lea Thompson in a holiday comedy-drama about a thief's redemption in a small town.
What is the runtime or binge duration?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 29 minutes.
What are the essential details of the production?
It is an American made-for-television film directed by Gregg Champion that premiered on the USA Network on November 30, 2003.
What viewers say
No comments yet. Be the first to share your take on Stealing Christmas.