I don't know what it was but everything about it just works, and I personally think Melissa is an amazing actress so no matter what she's working with she pulls it off. Comedy, Original Language: A ne er-do-well thirty-something (Melissa Joan Hart) attempts to appease her family by kidnapping herself an attractive boyfriend (Mario Lopez) for the family Christmas. Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama Actor: Melissa Joan Hart, Mario Lopez, Timothy Bottoms [1] The film is based upon the novel The Shadow of the East by Edith Maude Hull, who also wrote the best-selling desert romance The Sheik . She kidnaps a random stranger, Mario Lopez. Ships prompt. Her boyfriend turns out to be a rat, who dumps Trudie on her last afternoon of work. Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The police then arrive and arrest the family during Christmas dinner, revealing that David is not actually Trudie's boyfriend. Also, Mario Lopez is really great in his role and looks good doing it!! Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. To fool her parents, a waitress (Melissa Joan Hart) kidnaps a customer (Mario Lopez) and forces him to pretend to be her beau. And don't we all want to feel that at Christmas time?? Apparently AC Slater and Jesse Spanno are no longer together because the movie's would-be villain was his fianc. When her "vice president" boyfriend breaks up with her and tells her he won't go to her parents cabin for Christmas Trudy .. loses it. Menu. Did 'Succession' Just Confirm Shiv is Pregnant? If you like the "fake boyfriend" genre of romance, you've probably seen Holiday in Handcuffs, starring Melissa Joan Hart and Mario Lopez. Sold by Ashanti Kingdom Cultures and ships from Amazon Fulfillment. This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt. Santa Bootcamp is here to put you through your paces. Co-Star . So, they tried to be realistic. Comedy. It's pretty insane from start to finish. A struggling artist working as a waitress kidnaps one of her customers to take home to meet her parents at Christmastime.A struggling artist working as a waitress kidnaps one of her customers to take home to meet her parents at Christmastime.A struggling artist working as a waitress kidnaps one of her customers to take home to meet her parents at Christmastime. She has no sold job, a cheap loft, and is working as a waitress at 27. Sara Endsley, Release Date (Streaming): With Melissa Joan Hart, Mario Lopez, Timothy Bottoms, Markie Post. Coming Soon, Regal Actress Melissa Joan Hart, who costarred with Post in "Holiday in Handcuffs," expressed her grief in an Instagram post, saying, "I'm heartbroken to lose an angel here on earth! Naturally, he is fit to be tied, no pun intended, as Trudie secures his hands and feet in the car. When trying to dissuade a gas station clerk from thinking anything is amiss, Trudie tells him that she's taking her boyfriend for "one of those . It would have been a hit as a romantic comedy on the big screen with big stars so why shouldn't it be fun on the small screen, even on ABC family which I am fast becoming a fan of. . Look I'm a feminist, 100%, but I'd like to point out if it was a man who kidnapped a woman at gunpoint the movie would not be received so we'll. How this movie got above a 2 is beyond me. Mario Lopez David Martin. Kidnapping is a felony. Despite unlikely odds and dysfunctional family moments, the two fall in love and share a magical Christmas.StarringMelissaJoan Hart and Mario Lopez SPECIAL FEATURES: Cast Interviews! This film was very good and it's one of the better Christmas Television Films I have ever seen. At this time of year, I was just looking for a light Christmas movie and the last thing I expected was to experience a legitimately high quality show. Holiday in Handcuffs: Directed by Ron Underwood. The movie has a lot of laugh out loud humor throughout. 8 p.m., NBC. 'Succession' Season 4 Episode 4 Ending Explained: Did Kendall Just Screw Over Roman and Shiv? The movie received 6.7 million viewers and a 2.4 in adults 18 to 49, making it the most watched telecast in ABC Family history.[1]. I enjoyed it as I'm a sucker for Christmas films and I remember Melissa Joan Hart, in "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch". She somehow manages to snag a rich, good-looking boyfriend. :0 and when David slips on the ice!!! Despite unlikely odds and dysfunctional family moments, the two fall in love and share a magical Christmas. It all kicks off on Wednesday, December 1. Synopsis. After all, Trudy kidnapped him to a plush cabin with a lovely family who all welcome him as family. Just below that it reads "Ticket Confirmation#:" followed by a 10-digit number. It was adorable!! Released December 9th, 2007, 'Holiday in Handcuffs' stars Melissa Joan Hart, Mario Lpez, Timothy Bottoms, Markie Post The movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 30 min, and received a user score of . Holiday in Handcuffs didn't receive a theatrical release, it's a TV movie that aired on ABC Family as part of. It looks like WhatsApp is not installed on your phone. ("It's a wonderful life", "Scrooge", "Home Alone" "Surviving Christmas", "The Santa Clause")?? 'Love Is Blind' Season 4 Reunion Delayed Again: When Will the Reunion Be Available on Netflix? I'm about to put this on in the background and listen to while I clean, I loved it THAT MUCH. Bad luck, however, arrives. Regal Holiday in Handcuffs presented a NEW story line. Stream It or Skip It: 'The Wedding Cottage' on Hallmark Casts Erin Krakow and Brendan Penny as Unlikely Wedding Planners, Stream It Or Skip It: 'It's All Right!' So sit down and enjoy Merry Christmas! Unfortunately, her parents (Markie Post and Timothy Bottoms) are stuffy, rich, and demanding. That is Trudie's (Melissa Joan Hart) problem. Did you enjoy the full movie or just parts of it? The boys and girls of us whom watched the shows a decade plus ago have grown up; filled out; expanded in mind and I'm sure, gone on to different things since. Release Dates And I love how the main character of the movie Trudy, isn't living this ultra perfect life with a professional corporate career where she's trying to get a promotion from I mean boss, Trudy is a free spirit and her life is not necessarily "perfect " , I think more People can relate to that and they can the cookie cutter backgrounds of these other movies. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. I'm so happy that ABC family worked that in because that's true family values. The film stars Melissa Joan Hart, Mario Lopez, Markie Post, Timothy Bottoms, June Lockhart, Kyle Howard and Vanessa Lee Evigan. Holiday in Handcuffs is not available for streaming. Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2022, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 7, 2014, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 10, 2011, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 9, 2014, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 18, 2018, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 30, 2014. Is Holiday in Handcuffs (2007) streaming on Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max, Peacock, or 50+ other streaming services? The actors, too, are quite fine, with Hart, Post, Bottoms, June Lockhart, and the rest making the most of their "stilted" characters. Starring Melissa Joan Hart Mario Lopez Timothy Bottoms Markie Post June Lockhart. A struggling artist working as a waitress kidnaps one of her customers to take home to meet her parents at Christmastime. This movie has a great cast, which is why I decided to watch it. Fishing Boat. ${cardName} not available for the seller you chose. 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Technical Specs, See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro, director of photography (as Derick Underschultz), first assistant makeup artist (uncredited), post-production supervisor (as Andrea Stilgenbauer), production sound mixer (as George F. Tarrant), script supervisor (as Nancy Joy McDonald), trainee production coordinator (uncredited). The movie became the highest viewed broadcast in the history of ABC Family with 6.7 million viewers and adults 18 to 49 (a 2.4 rating). The bad news - if it were a man knocking out a woman and kidnapping her, it would not be a cute family Christmas movie. With her plan unraveling, the officer told her to turn around and quickly placed her in handcuffs. 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Stressed about going home for the holidays without a boyfriend, she kidnaps David Martin, a random customer at the restaurant in which she works and introduces him to her parents as her boyfriend, Nick. If you're like me and of a certain age, you might remember growing up with Melissa Joan Hart's kooky, wired, somewhat off the wall, softly spoken and rather trivial TV shows on a weekday afternoon or weekend morning, or whenever they were. During Christmas dinner, the holiday comes to an abrupt end when Trudie's parents begin to fight, her brother Jake announces that he is gay, and her sister Katie says that she has quit law school and bought a Pilates studio with her parents' tuition money. He finally decides to play along until the police come, but ultimately falls in love with Trudie and understands the family pressure that made her feel forced to kidnap him in the first place. Little pootie from the corner?!?" Holiday in Handcuffs (2007) Movie Summary A thirty-something attempts to appease her family by kidnapping herself an attractive boyfriend for the family Christmas. She met and had a whirlwind romance with a local named Gede (Maxime Bouttier). An utterly ridiculous premise. But, once Trudie has her hair redone by her sister, begins to dress more attractively, and reveals her true sweet self, David discovers that he may have eyes for the young artist. My wife managed to convince me to watch this movie with her, and admittedly, the movie's "awfulness" overcame me and prevented me from finishing it. Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations. The romance is well done and satisfying here. This 10-digit number is your confirmation number. 1 hr 41 mins. Co-starring Alfonso Perugini and Monica Bellucci. A private car, fake Rab uniforms, handcuffs, walkie-talkies, laser pointers, and a police vehicle sticker were seized during the arrest. 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