Santa Claus Is a Stinker
1982, French. Directed by Jean-Marie Poiré.
"There was a very rude gentleman who wanted to fuck Therese!"
Two neurotics, working for a suicide hotline on the night of Christmas Eve, get caught up in a catastrophe when a pregnant woman, her abusive boyfriend, and a cross-dresser visit their office.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Jean-Marie PoiréDirector
- Gérard JugnotFélix
- Thierry LhermittePierre Mortez
- AnémoneThérèse de Monsou dite « Mme S.O.S »
- Christian ClavierJean-Jacques dit « Katia »
- Marie-Anne ChazelJosette dite « Zézette », compagne de Félix
- Josiane BalaskoMarie-Ange Musquin, présidente de l'association
- Bruno MoynotZadko Preskovitch dit « Presko », le voisin Yougoslave
- Martin LamotteM. Leblé, voisin du dessous
- Jacques FrançoisDocteur Poinsot, le pharmacien de quartier
- Michel BlancL'obsédé sexuel au téléphone (voice)
- Jeannette BattiCast
- Pierre BelotUn responsable des Galeries
Details
- Released
- 25 August 1982
- Original title
- Le père Noël est une ordure
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Gérard Jugnot, Bruno Moynot, Josiane Balasko
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Santa Claus Is a Stinker: quick answers
Is Santa Claus Is a Stinker worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 1,090 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Santa Claus Is a Stinker?
Santa Claus Is a Stinker runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does Santa Claus Is a Stinker have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Santa Claus Is a Stinker on?
Santa Claus Is a Stinker isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 August 1982. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Santa Claus Is a Stinker?
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Who directed Santa Claus Is a Stinker?
Santa Claus Is a Stinker (1982) was directed by Jean-Marie Poiré and stars Gérard Jugnot, Thierry Lhermitte, Anémone.