In this made-for-cable comedy-drama, a ten-year-old boy (
Rory Culkin), who is still coming to terms with the death of his parents, is sent to spend the summer with his aunt (
Sherilyn Fenn), who works as a lounge singer at a Florida resort hotel that's seen better days. While living at the hotel, the boy makes the acquaintance of Sam (
Hume Cronyn), an elderly man who is enjoying an extended vacation in the Sunshine State. As the boy becomes friendly with Sam, he begins to wonder if the older, bearded man might actually be Santa Claus looking to get away from the North Pole prior to the year's toy-building season. Off Season was directed by veteran actor
Bruce Davison, who also appears in a supporting role. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide