Santa Switch

Dan Ryebeck is a father facing a series of personal and financial crises, including a failing marriage and job loss. While struggling to provide for his children during the holiday season, he experiences an unusual encounter with the actual Santa Claus. The real Santa decides to take a vacation and chooses Dan to take over his duties, assigning an elf named Eddie to guide him through his new role. This unexpected change gives Dan a chance to repair his relationship with his family.

This 2013 American family comedy was produced by Larry Levinson Productions and directed by David Cass Jr. The film features a cast that includes Ethan Erickson as Dan, Anne Dudek as Linda, and Sean Astin as Eddie, along with Annie Thurman and Griffin Cleveland as their children. Written by Brian Sawyer, Rod Spence, and Gregg Rossen, the TV movie has a runtime of 83 minutes. Audience reception has been mixed, with a rating of 5.3 on IMDb based on 543 votes and a 5.2 on TMDB from 13 votes.