Santa Claus: The Movie (1985)
A humble woodcutter fulfills his destiny, becoming Santa Claus with the help of an expert toy-making elf.
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.
How intense is Santa Claus: The Movie?
Santa Claus: The Movie has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a family watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs wholesome. Rated PG.
What Santa Claus: The Movie feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalfeel goodheartwarming
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- wholesome
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watch
Where to stream Santa Claus: The Movie
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Santa Claus: The Movie for you?
Is Santa Claus: The Movie scary?
No. Santa Claus: The Movie is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Santa Claus: The Movie gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Santa Claus: The Movie sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Santa Claus: The Movie OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Santa Claus: The Movie?
Santa Claus: The Movie runs 1h 48m.
Where can I stream Santa Claus: The Movie?
Santa Claus: The Movie is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Santa Claus: The Movie have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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