Santa Claus: The Movie
1985, English. Directed by Jeannot Szwarc.
You'd better watch out! This year he REALLY IS coming to town.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 300 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Santa Claus: The Movie
Santa Claus: The Movie is streaming on Lionsgate+ and Kartoon Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 29 October 1985
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom, Netherlands
- Written by
- David Newman, Leslie Newman
- Budget
- $50M
- Box office
- $24M
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Santa Claus: The Movie: quick answers
Is Santa Claus: The Movie worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 300 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Santa Claus: The Movie?
Santa Claus: The Movie runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does Santa Claus: The Movie have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Santa Claus: The Movie. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Santa Claus: The Movie parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Santa Claus: The Movie is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Santa Claus: The Movie on?
Santa Claus: The Movie is streaming on Lionsgate+ and Kartoon Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Santa Claus: The Movie?
If you liked Santa Claus: The Movie, try Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups, The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two, A Boy Called Christmas.
Who directed Santa Claus: The Movie?
Santa Claus: The Movie (1985) was directed by Jeannot Szwarc and stars Dudley Moore, John Lithgow, David Huddleston.