Dear Secret Santa (2013): Cast & Plot
Dear Secret Santa is a 2013 romantic comedy directed by Peter Sullivan, starring Tatyana Ali as Jennifer, Lamorne Morris and Jordin Sparks. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Peter Sullivan
- Original language
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English - Studio
- HFD Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dear Secret Santa About?
The premise of Dear Secret Santa without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Jennifer, a Beverly Hills banker and workaholic, returns to her Northern California hometown just before Christmas when her father has an accident. While there, she receives romantic Christmas cards from a mysterious admirer, who turns out to be Jack, her old neighbor and a past love. However, there’s a shocking twist: Jack died in a car accident three years prior, leaving Jennifer to wonder about the sender's identity and the meaning behind the heartfelt messages.
Dear Secret Santa Cast & Characters
Tatyana Ali leads the cast as Jennifer, with Lamorne Morris as Jack and Jordin Sparks as Abby. Directed by Peter Sullivan; 14 actors are credited in all.
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Director Peter Sullivan
- Tatyana Ali as Jennifer
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Lamorne Morris as Jack - Jordin Sparks as Abby
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Ernie Hudson as Pastor Avery
Also Starring in Dear Secret Santa
· 10 more- Jay Ellis Brad
- Bill Cobbs Ted
- Ping Wu Executive
- Della Reese Linda
- Denise Boutte Gayle
- Levi Fiehler Kelvin
- Christopher James Preston
- Elimu Nelson Chris
- Billy Snow David
- Benjamin Patterson Bennett
More from Peter Sullivan
More films directed by Peter Sullivan, best-rated first: Fatal Affair, Secret Obsession, The Merry Gentlemen and You Better Watch Out.
Dear Secret Santa Plot Summary
What happens in Dear Secret Santa from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jennifer is the kind of woman who seems to wear a calendar on her sleeve, putting romance on the back burner while she moves through life with purpose. She loves her father deeply, even if their bond isn’t as close as the one she shared with her mother. When he suffers a fall and she drops everything to rush to his side, she realizes he doesn’t have to live alone. As an only child, she often takes on the role of caretaker, and that sense of duty can keep her from opening up to others, including the possibility of love.
Full summary
The whole story of Dear Secret Santa, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Dear Secret Santa?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the first name of the film's protagonist who is described as "Ms. Too Busy for Love"?
Dear Secret Santa Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Mon Père Noël Secret” and “Un misterioso Babbo Natale”.
- Also known as
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- Mon Père Noël Secret
- Un misterioso Babbo Natale
- Querido Papai Noel Secreto
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Dear Secret Santa FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Dear Secret Santa, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dear Secret Santa?
Dear Secret Santa runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Dear Secret Santa released?
Dear Secret Santa was released on November 30, 2013.
Who directed Dear Secret Santa?
Dear Secret Santa was directed by Peter Sullivan.
More films by Peter Sullivan Who is in the cast of Dear Secret Santa?
Dear Secret Santa stars Tatyana Ali as Jennifer, Lamorne Morris as Jack and Jordin Sparks as Abby, among 14 credited actors.
Does Dear Secret Santa have a post-credit scene?
No. Dear Secret Santa has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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