Mr. St. Nick

Mr. St. Nick is a heartwarming Christmas movie from 2002, starring Kelsey Grammer, Elaine Hendrix, and Brian Bedford. The film tells the story of a successful businessman, Nick St. Nicholas (Kelsey Grammer), who has made a fortune on television advertising. However, Nick has no time for his family or the true spirit of Christmas.

As the holiday season approaches, Nick's world is turned upside down when he discovers that his father has passed away and left him the job of being Santa Claus for Christmas. Nick is initially resistant, but after meeting the real Santa Claus (Brian Bedford) and experiencing the joys of giving, he begins to see the true meaning of Christmas.

Along the way, Nick meets a single mother, Beth (Elaine Hendrix), and her young son, Jake (Michael A. Goorjian). Nick befriends Jake, who believes that Nick is the real Santa Claus, and helps Beth with her financial troubles. As Nick becomes more and more involved in the lives of Beth and Jake, he begins to question his own priorities and the emptiness of his current lifestyle.

Throughout the movie, Nick faces many challenges and struggles to balance his new role as Santa with his old life as a businessman. He must also face off against his greedy and scheming former business partner, Hector (Charles Durning), who is determined to ruin Nick's new life as Santa Claus.

Overall, Mr. St. Nick is a heartwarming and inspiring Christmas movie that reminds us of the importance of family, love, and giving. Kelsey Grammer delivers a fantastic performance as Nick, and he is supported by a talented cast that includes Elaine Hendrix, Brian Bedford, and Charles Durning. The film has a great message about the true meaning of Christmas and the joys of helping others, and it is sure to leave viewers feeling uplifted and inspired.