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The Christmas Switch

6.420141h 37mMovieFamily

Santa Claus temporarily switches bodies with a younger man to make his job easier during Christmas.

DirectorPaul Lynch
WritersRonald Peterson·Joe Goodman
ProducersBrian Krause·Natasha Henstridge

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Cast · Directed by Paul Lynch

NHNatasha Henstridge
Natasha Henstridge
Susan Wells
BKBrian Krause
Brian Krause
Eddie Bennett
CSCedric Smith
Cedric Smith
Sam Wells
KBKrista Bridges
Krista Bridges
Barbara Morgan
GBGeorge Buza
George Buza
Burly Man
CCChristopher Lee Clements
Christopher Lee Clements
Louie
RDRob deLeeuw
Rob deLeeuw
George Oakville
SG
Scott Gorman
Al
KMKeram Malicki-Sánchez
Keram Malicki-Sánchez
Manny
JMJames Millington
James Millington
Dr. Johnson
SWSkyler Wexler
Skyler Wexler
Rich Daughter
SVSugith Varughese
Sugith Varughese
Floor Manager / Sanjip

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The Christmas Switch — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Christmas Switch?

The Christmas Switch is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Dove and Cineverse in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Christmas Switch on Netflix?

No, The Christmas Switch is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Dove.

Is The Christmas Switch on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Christmas Switch is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of November 2026.

Where can I watch The Christmas Switch for free?

The Christmas Switch is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Fawesome in United States.