The Christmas Charade

The Christmas Charade

'Twas the heist before Christmas

2024 · 84 min · ★ 6.7 · TV Movie, Comedy, Romance, Drama

A cautious librarian raised by home security experts finds herself in a real-life adventure when a blind date mix-up leads her into an undercover FBI operation. Forced to pose as the girlfriend of Special Agent Josh, she helps him track down an art thief targeting the Saint Nicholas Ruby at a Christmas Eve charity ball.

Directed by Corey Sevier · Written by Kate Pragnell

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