’Twas the Night (2001): Cast & Plot
’Twas the Night is a 2001 family comedy directed by Nick Castle, starring Bryan Cranston as Nick Wrigley, Jefferson Mappin and Jeff Geddis. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Director
- Nick Castle
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Adam Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is ’Twas the Night About?
The premise of ’Twas the Night without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A mischievous 14-year-old boy and his irresponsible uncle almost ruin Christmas when they decide to take Santa’s new high-tech sleigh for a joyride.
’Twas the Night Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- christmas
- telephone call
- teenage boy
- gift
- mischief
- santa
- sleigh
- niece
- nephew
- playing guitar
- guitar player
- guitar
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- christmas day
- church
- christmas in danger
- christmas cookie
- disappointment
- diversion
- distraction
- diversionary tactic
- burglary
- hip hop music
- christmas music
- tickling
- santa suit
- santa claus mistaken for a burglar
- santa claus suit
- santa claus costume
- santa's sleigh
- car
- driving
- naughty
- christmas tree lights
- christmas stocking
- christmas gifts
- christmas decoration
- christmas cooking
- robbery
- naughty list
- unconscious
- shrinking man
- shrinking
- blow to the head
- hit on the head
- head injury
- magic
- christmas stockings
- stockings
- fireplace
- computer virus
’Twas the Night Cast & Characters
Bryan Cranston leads the cast as Nick Wrigley, with Jefferson Mappin as Santa and Jeff Geddis as Bill. Directed by Nick Castle; 18 actors are credited in all.
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Director Nick Castle
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Bryan Cranston as Nick Wrigley - Jefferson Mappin as Santa
- Jeff Geddis as Bill
- Sandy Robson as Harry (as Sandy Wayne Robson)
Also Starring in ’Twas the Night
· 14 more- Jung-Yul Kim Eliot
- Josh Zuckerman Danny Wrigley
- Barclay Hope John Wrigley
- Torri Higginson Abby Wrigley
- Rhys Williams Peter Wrigley
- Brenda Grate Kaitlin Wrigley
- Joe Bostick Salesman #1
- Oliver Dennis Mr. Okun
- Jamie Robinson Pablo
- Billy Parrott Elf
- Joanne Reece Mother
- Paul A. MacFarlane Bus Driver
- Joshua Watkis Little Boy
- Santiago Garcia Salesman #2
More from Nick Castle
More films directed by Nick Castle: Connors’ War, The Seat Filler, Delivering Milo and Mr. Wrong.
’Twas the Night Plot Summary
What happens in ’Twas the Night from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Nick Wrigley is a troubled and impulsive man whose latest internet scam catches the attention of two ruthless criminals. Bill and Harry locate him at his apartment, mock his missteps, and demand $30,000 by Christmas, warning that their enforcer Eliot will take matters into his own hands if he doesn’t pay. After the men leave, Nick bolts, with Eliot in hot pursuit. He manages to shake his pursuers by slipping into a North Pole stage where children meet Santa, steals the jolly disguise, and makes a break for his brother’s house.
Full summary
The whole story of ’Twas the Night, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know ’Twas the Night?
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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Who is the troubled, impulsive man at the center of the story?
Cars in ’Twas the Night
9 cars on screen, including the 1974 AMC Gremlin and the 2001 GMC Yukon Denali.
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1974 AMC Gremlin Important role -
2001 GMC Yukon Denali Important role -
1970 Cadillac Calais Minor role -
1991 Nissan Sentra Minor role
’Twas the Night Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Natale2.com” and “Wenn der Weihnachtsmann persönlich kommt”.
- Also known as
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- Natale2.com
- Wenn der Weihnachtsmann persönlich kommt
- Pótmikulás akcióban
- Однажды ночью
- Nuit Magique
- Нощта преди Коледа
- Salvad la Navidad
- Aconteceu na Noite de Natal
- זה היה הלילה
- Nepredvidljivi Badnjak
- Παραμονή Χριστουγέννων
- 聖誕夜瘋狂
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- 트워스 더 나잇
- A Consoada
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Movies Like ’Twas the Night
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including ’Twas the Night Before Christmas, ’Twas the Night Before Christmas and ’Twas the Night Before Christmas.
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’Twas the Night Before Christmas 1974 -
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’Twas the Night Before Christmas 1992 -
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It Nearly Wasn’t Christmas 1989 -
The Christmas Star 1986 -
A Christmas Tale 2021 -
The Christmas Chronicles 2018 -
Christmas Town 2008 -
The Night Before Christmas 1941 -
The Night They Saved Christmas 1984 -
The Christmas Toy 1986
’Twas the Night FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of ’Twas the Night, each answered in a sentence.
How long is ’Twas the Night?
’Twas the Night runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was ’Twas the Night released?
’Twas the Night was released on December 7, 2001.
Who directed ’Twas the Night?
’Twas the Night was directed by Nick Castle.
More films by Nick Castle Who is in the cast of ’Twas the Night?
’Twas the Night stars Bryan Cranston as Nick Wrigley, Jefferson Mappin as Santa and Jeff Geddis as Bill, among 18 credited actors.
Does ’Twas the Night have a post-credit scene?
No. ’Twas the Night has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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