Santa Claus: The Movie

Santa Claus: The Movie

You'd better watch out! This year he REALLY IS coming to town.

Directed by Jeannot Szwarc

Produced by Calash Corporation, Santa Claus Ltd.

1985108 min6.3 / 10

A whimsical, large-scale Christmas fantasy that blends Santa's origin story with a present-day adventure, grounded in holiday warmth and the magic of gift-giving.

In ancient times, a man named Claus, who delivers toys in his small village, fulfils his destiny to become Santa Claus after meeting an expert toy-making elf, Patch, in the North Pole. In the present day, Santa Claus has become overwhelmed by his workload, and the disgruntled Patch flees the workshop to New York City. There, Patch unknowingly threatens the fate of Christmas by taking a job at a failing toy company run by a scheming businessman.

Questions people ask

  • Does Santa Claus: The Movie end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.

  • Is Santa Claus: The Movie easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.

  • Is Santa Claus: The Movie one of a kind? Barely. Less singular than 87% of films.

  • Is Santa Claus: The Movie scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Santa Claus: The Movie violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Santa Claus: The Movie sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

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Rarity20

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Surprise37

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Love35

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