
Nicholas: The Boy Who Became Santa
1990, English. Directed by Fernando H. Uribe.
Nicholas was still a young child when he discovered a very special secret that changed his life forever. It was the gift of giving, by which he brought happiness to many people; but in sharing this gift Nicholas had to face many dangers. Here is the fascinating story of the boy whose love and care for others make him one of the most popular figures of all times. Today, more than sixteen centuries later, the entire world celebrates the kindness and generosity of the man we call Santa Claus. Based on historical facts and traditions, NICHOLAS: THE BOY WHO BECAME SANTA, is the beautifully animated film worth watching all year long.
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- 0h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 January 1990
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Fernando H. Uribe
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Nicholas: The Boy Who Became Santa isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1990. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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Who directed Nicholas: The Boy Who Became Santa?
Nicholas: The Boy Who Became Santa (1990) was directed by Fernando H. Uribe and stars Joe Colligan.