On the 2nd Day of Christmas (1997): Cast & Plot
On the 2nd Day of Christmas is a 1997 romantic family film directed by James Frawley, starring Mary Stuart Masterson as Trish, Lauren Pratt and Mark Ruffalo. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- James Frawley
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Goldenring Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is On the 2nd Day of Christmas About?
The premise of On the 2nd Day of Christmas without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Trish and her six‑year‑old niece Patsy survive by pickpocketing holiday shoppers. Their plan is foiled by Bert, a department‑store security guard, and the store’s owner, unwilling to arrest them before Christmas, assigns Bert to watch them. Facing jail, they dread the future, but as the season ends a budding romance with Bert hints at redemption.
On the 2nd Day of Christmas Themes & Keywords
· 37 tags- christmas
- department store
- security guard
- reference to frosty the snowman
- reference to the rolling stones
- reference to the beatles
- job assignment
- answering machine message
- locked out
- reference to ebenezer scrooge
- escape from handcuffs
- handcuffed to someone
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- reference to rudolph the red nosed reindeer
- reference to little orphan annie
- wig pulled off
- opposites attract
- advertising jingle
- jingle writer
- apprehended by security
- police family
- christmas dinner
- returning to childhood home
- grocery shopping
- career criminal
- climbing over a fence
- christmas gift
- bicycle as a gift
- christmas season
- caught stealing
- holiday season
- trying to escape
- criminal duo
- reference to santa claus
- mischievous child
- christmas tree
- christmas eve
- aunt niece relationship
On the 2nd Day of Christmas Cast & Characters
Mary Stuart Masterson leads the cast as Trish, with Lauren Pratt as Patsy and Mark Ruffalo as Bert. Directed by James Frawley; 23 actors are credited in all.
- Director James Frawley
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Mary Stuart Masterson as Trish - Lauren Pratt as Patsy
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Mark Ruffalo as Bert -
Howard Hesseman as David
Also Starring in On the 2nd Day of Christmas
· 19 more- David Hewlett Mel
- Lawrence Dane Mr. Limber
- Bill Lake Cop
- Kim Roberts Clerk #2
- Judah Katz Pruitt
- Richard Blackburn Jerry
- John Boylan Man in Overcoat
- James Purcell Bill
- Victoria Snow Mindy
- Nola Augustson Miss Nichols
- Lindsay Leese Woman in Store
- Colm Magner Mean Guard
- Domenico Fiore Uncle Don
- Ed Sahely Mickey
- Arlene Meadows Mom
- Alon Nashman Piano Player
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- Sonya Côté Clerk #1
- Stephen Richard Thug #1
- Ray Smit Thug #2
On the 2nd Day of Christmas Plot Summary
What happens in On the 2nd Day of Christmas from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Two small-time thieves, 29-year-old Trish Mary Stuart Masterson and her 6-year-old niece Patsy Lauren Pratt, sit in a diner planning their next heist. Patsy quietly questions the morality of their pick-pocketing, but Trish rationalizes that they target those who can afford it and even mails back wallets still containing IDs to their owners.
Trish’s former beau Mel David Hewlett arrives at the diner, being pursued by debtors. The pair head to Limber’s department store, where Patsy disguises herself with a blond wig to pick-pocket Mr. Limber Lawrence Dane. They are spotted by Bert Mark Ruffalo, a security guard.
Full summary
The whole story of On the 2nd Day of Christmas, scene by scene
On the 2nd Day of Christmas Trailers & Videos
The trailer of On the 2nd Day of Christmas.
How Well Do You Know On the 2nd Day of Christmas?
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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Which actress portrays Trish in the film?
Cars in On the 2nd Day of Christmas
9 cars on screen, including the 1995 Cadillac Seville STS and the 1974 Checker Taxicab.
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1995 Cadillac Seville STS Minor role -
1974 Checker Taxicab Minor role -
1991 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role -
1982 Chevrolet Caprice Estate Minor role
On the 2nd Day of Christmas Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Am zweiten Weihnachtstag” and “On the Second Day of Christmas”.
- Also known as
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- Am zweiten Weihnachtstag
- On the Second Day of Christmas
- Kényelmetlen karácsony
- Un natale indimenticabile
- На другий день Різдва
- На второй день рождества
- Sorpresas de Navidad
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On the 2nd Day of Christmas FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of On the 2nd Day of Christmas, each answered in a sentence.
How long is On the 2nd Day of Christmas?
On the 2nd Day of Christmas runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was On the 2nd Day of Christmas released?
On the 2nd Day of Christmas was released on December 8, 1997.
Who directed On the 2nd Day of Christmas?
On the 2nd Day of Christmas was directed by James Frawley.
More films by James Frawley Who is in the cast of On the 2nd Day of Christmas?
On the 2nd Day of Christmas stars Mary Stuart Masterson as Trish, Lauren Pratt as Patsy and Mark Ruffalo as Bert, among 23 credited actors.
Does On the 2nd Day of Christmas have a post-credit scene?
No. On the 2nd Day of Christmas has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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