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Cast
Henning Baum
as Thorsten Wenkmann
Lisa Bitter
as Eva Gabius
Meike Droste
as Katharina Frerich
Maximilian von Pufendorf
as Martin Frerich
Michael Lott
as Lars Klostermann
Elena Uhlig
as Jette Klostermann
Jan Henrik Stahlberg
as Ansger Brickner
Xenia Tiling
as Christkind
Daniel Donskoy
as Conrad Bruhns
Tim Kalkhof
as Sebastian Niehaber
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2021
Runtime1h 29m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, TV Movie, Romance
Votes3
DirectorStefan Bühling
WritersArndt Stüwe
TypeFeature Film
Rating3.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsChristmas on the Runway
About Christmas on the Runway
Christmas Eve. Airport Santa Thorsten has his hands full: An accident and bad weather lock everyone in as they are trying to make it home last minute! Small dramas play out under the eyes of Thorsten’s tyrannical boss, the airport manager: Secret lovers Martin and Eva are in a tight spot, when Martin’s family shows up. A retired couple can’t spend Christmas with their loved ones. Waitress Anja’s boyfriend suddenly falls for her old school mate. Helicopter mom Jette keeps fighting with her husband, when her son runs away. In the middle of it all is Thorsten, and it’s his job to keep them all happy. But that’s what Santa's are made for!
Directed by Stefan Bühling, Christmas on the Runway leans on a strong ensemble — Henning Baum, Lisa Bitter, Meike Droste — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 2021.
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