Porch Pirates is a Christmas comedy for a whole family on big screens and directed by Jeff Hamm on November 28th, 2014. The story features detectives Jack Tyler (Jay Dee Walters), Marcos Fernandez (Phil Mendoza), and Sally Jones (Kara Rainer), who are on the hunt for a naughty ‘events manager’ with a gang of package thieves in East Texas during Christmas. The excitement becomes palpable when the gang also steals the prized Beanie Baby of the Mayor, as it deadens the area’s Christmas mood.
Cast & Crew
- Director: Jeff Hamm
- Writers: Justin Chaffee, Jeff Hamm, Jay Dee Walters
- Main Cast:
- Jay Dee Walters as Jack Tyler
- Phil Mendoza as Marcos Fernandez
- Kara Rainer as Sally Jones
- Ryan T. Johnson as Kenny ‘Sticky’ Rogers
- Bill Jenkins as Mayor Jim
- Candace Kirkpatrick as Maria Tyler
- Eric Hanson as Fast Eddie
- Noah Archibald as Bobby
- Molly Peyton White as Sarah
- Kimberly Gail Williams as Becky
- Hank Slaughter as Captain Logan
- David D. Ford as David
- Natali Jones as Charley
- Terry Higginbotham as Izzy
- Cody C King as Delivery Man
- Barbara Laurean as Emily
- Brooklyn Ray Davila as Grace
- Eric Matthews as Ralph
- M.J. Martinez as Hunter
- Larry Cassady as a Newscaster
- Bill Pope as Frank
- Tresa Jones as Karen
Production Details
- Runtime: 107 Minutes.
- Genre: Comedy, Family, Drama.
- Language: English.
- Country: United States.
Availability
The film section, “Porch Pirates,” may be bought or rented on Prime Video or Apple TV.
Personal Insights
The film incorporates laughter and love in its story and is appropriate for all age groups for its festive approach. The depiction of fellowship and the holiday season makes it a perfect film for a holiday watch.
Cultural Significance
Focusing on the current problem of holiday season package theft, ‘Porch Pirates’ brings together modern crime and the Christmas story by putting an emphasis on neighborhood and family togetherness.