''Northpole'' is a 2014 American-Canadian

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directed by

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. It premiered on the

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on November 15, 2014, and stars

Tiffani Thiessen Tiffani Amber Thiessen (born January 23, 1974) is an American actress who starred as Kelly Kapowski on NBC's ''Saved by the Bell'' (1989–1993), as Valerie Malone on Fox's ''Beverly Hills, 90210'' (1994–98), and as Lori on Netflix's ''Alexa & ...

Josh Hopkins William Joshua Hopkins (born September 12, 1970) is an American actor. Some of his best known roles include Raymond Millbury on '' Ally McBeal'' (2001–2002), Grayson Ellis on ''Cougar Town'' (2009–2015), and Liam O'Connor on '' Quantico'' (2 ...

Bailee Madison Bailee Madison Riley (born October 15, 1999) is an American actress and singer. She first gained acclaim for her role as May Belle Aarons in the fantasy drama film '' Bridge to Terabithia'' (2007). Madison received further recognition for her ...

and

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. The film was followed by a sequel, ''Northpole 2: Open for Christmas,'' released in November 2015. Bailee Madison returned to play Clementine the Elf while the lead pair was played by

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and

Dermot Mulroney Dermot Mulroney (born October 31, 1963) is an American actor. He is known for his roles in romantic comedy, western, and drama films. Appearing on screen since 1986, he is known for his work in various films such as '' Young Guns'' (1988), '' Stay ...

Main cast

as Clementine the Elf * Stefanie Buxton as Clementine's mother *

Robert Wagner Robert John Wagner Jr. (born February 10, 1930) is an American actor of stage, screen, and television. He is known for starring in the television shows '' It Takes a Thief'' (1968–1970), ''Switch'' (1975–1978), and ''Hart to Hart'' (1979– ...

and

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as Santa Claus *

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as Mrs. Claus *

as Chelsea *

as Ryan *

as Mackenzie Warren *

as Ian Hanover

Films

Reception

Brian Lowry of ''

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'' wrote, "Sweet and inoffensive, one needn't be a complete Grinch to wish the festive doings contained a little more spice and less saccharine." Mary McNamara of the ''

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'' wrote, "''Northpole'' may be a cookie-cutter take on Christmas, but it's one with high-quality ingredients." Matt Roush of ''

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'' wrote, "It's all very traditional, conventional, satisfying for those who like their schmaltz as concentrated as a double espresso".

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Main cast

Films

Reception

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