Mein Nachbar der Weihnachtsmann (2013)
Der texanische College-Professor Michael Walker hofft noch rechtzeitig vor Weihnachten in Austin ein neues Haus für sich, seine Frau Susan und seinen Sohn David zu finden, da ihre jetzige Bleibe in Kürze verkauft wird. Gleichzeitig denkt er bereits darüber nach, wie er die jährliche Einladung seiner Eltern zu Weihnachten ablehnen kann. In der Regel kommt Michael mit den beiden gut klar, doch vor Jahren starb sein Bruder am Weihnachtsmorgen bei einem Unfall, für den sich Michael verantwortlich fühlt - seitdem kann er Weihnachten nicht mehr genießen. Durch Zufall begegnet er eines Tages Nick, der ihm ein schönes, großes Haus zu einem Spottpreis unter der Bedingung verkaufen möchte, dass Michael die Tradition des Viertels weiterführt. Glücklich zieht die Familie in ihre neue Behausung, doch dann findet Michael heraus, von welcher Tradition Nick gesprochen hat: Die Gegend ist weltweit bekannt für ihre opulente Weihnachtsdekoration.
Der Regisseur:
Tim McCanlies
Der Autor:
Lou Berney
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Harry Connick Jr. as Michael Walker |
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Connie Britton as Susan |
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Chandler Canterbury as David Walker |
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Fionnula Flanagan as Ma |
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Lyle Lovett as Griffin |
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Willie Nelson as Nick |
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Kris Kristofferson as The Colonel |
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Dana Wheeler-Nicholson as Maggie |
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Eloise DeJoria as Laura |
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Dylan Summerall as Young Uncle David |
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Brennan Barker as Young Michael |
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Lidia Porto as Rosalba |
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Georgia Cole as Tricia |
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Kat Edmonson as Kat |
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Ken Edwards as E.R. Doctor |
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Rebel Rodriguez as Neighbor Boy |
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Deborah Cole as Theresa |
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Sara Hickman as Aunt Claire |
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Turk Pipkin as Uncle Theo |
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Ernest James as Barista - Coffeehouse |
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Ariel Abshire as Kylie |
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Ray Benson as Salt Lick Pit Master |
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Michelle Valles as Reporter |
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Heather Kafka as David's Doctor |
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Mitchell Lance Adams as State Trooper |
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Joel Guzman as Joel Guzman |
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Guy Forsyth as Guy Forsyth |
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Carolyn Wonderland as Carolyn Wonderland |
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Dale Watson as Dale Watson |
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Donald John Pawlak as The Lone Stars - Steel Guitar |
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Christopher Crepps as The Lone Stars - Upright Bass |
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Mike Bernal as The Lone Stars - Drums |
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Connor James as Travis |
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Marcia Ball as Great Aunt Jocelyn |
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Charlie Sexton as Bob (as Charles Wayne Sexton) |
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Bob Schneider as Robert Earl (as Robert Schneider) |
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Savannah Welch as The Trishas |
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Kelley Mickwee as The Trishas |
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Jamie Wilson as The Trishas |
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Liz Foster as The Trishas |
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Shelby Canterbury as Youngest Maggie |
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Vanessa Kjeldsen as Congregant |
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Jim Mangum as Mourner |
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Joe Morales as Joe Morales |
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Timeca M. Seretti as Nurse |
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Ty Suite as Civilian |
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Rachel Lena Young as Young Ma |
| Directing | Tim McCanlies | Director |
| Writing | Lou Berney | Screenplay |
| Writing | Turk Pipkin | Novel |
| Camera | Kamal Derkaoui | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Carl Thiel | Original Music Composer |
| Sound | Scott Warren | Original Music Composer |