# Arnold Schwarzenegger's Only Movie: Christmas in Connecticut

> Arnold Schwarzenegger directed one movie, a 1992 holiday rom-com remake that never hit theaters.
- Title: Arnold Schwarzenegger's Only Movie: Christmas in Connecticut
- Summary: Arnold Schwarzenegger directed one movie, a 1992 holiday rom-com remake that never hit theaters. Arnold Schwarzenegger directed only one feature film…
- Keywords: arnold schwarzenegger, christmas in connecticut, tnt, holiday rom-com, remake, feature director, entertainment, culture, Arnold, Schwarzenegger's, Only, Movie
- Source: SlashFilm — https://slashfilm.com/2282415/arnold-schwarzenegger-directed-one-movie-christmas-in-connecticut-not-action
- Author: Bill Bria
- Published: 2026-10-19T00:45:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: arnold schwarzenegger, christmas in connecticut, tnt, holiday rom-com, remake, feature director, entertainment, culture
## Arnold Schwarzenegger's directorial debut
Arnold Schwarzenegger made his only feature film as director in 1992.
## Christmas in Connecticut: a holiday rom-com remake
Schwarzenegger directed a 1992 holiday rom-com remake of a 1945 film.
## Premiered on TNT instead of theaters
The film premiered on TNT in April 1992 and never hit theaters.
## Original 1945 film context
The original 'Christmas in Connecticut' was released in August 1945 during WWII.
## Schwarzenegger's cameo roles
Schwarzenegger appeared as an unnamed PA and overdubbed lines in the film.
## Why it remains a trivia stumper
Schwarzenegger's only directorial feature remains a trivia stumper due to its awkward remake.
## Key takeaway

Arnold Schwarzenegger directed only one feature film, 'Christmas in Connecticut,' a 1992 holiday rom-com remake that premiered on TNT instead of theaters.