

'Twas the Fight Before Christmas
2021-11-24 · 91 min · ★ 6.0
In this true-life twist on a holiday fable, Jeremy Morris brings a whole new meaning to Christmas spirit when his extravagant seasonal display sparks a dispute with his neighbors that lands them all in court.
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- Directors
- Becky Read
- Production companies
- Dorothy St Pictures, Library Films
- Countries
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Status
- Released
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