Dear Santa
2020, English. Directed by Dana Nachman & Chelsea Matter.
An elixir to our current state, "Dear Santa" takes us on the fanciful and poignant journey of a little known program called Operation Santa. For more than 100 years, human elves have been helping Santa respond to the thousands of letters children write and mail to him. This gripping documentary crisscrosses the country, following the most emotional letters as the elves work hard to make sure each child’s Christmas dreams come true.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Dear Santa is streaming on Netflix, AMC+, and Sundance Now in India.
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- 8 October 2020
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- United States of America
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Dear Santa runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
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Dear Santa is streaming on Netflix, AMC+, and Sundance Now in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dear Santa?
If you liked Dear Santa, try My Mom Jayne, A Toxic Love Story, Come See Me in the Good Light.
Who directed Dear Santa?
Dear Santa (2020) was directed by Dana Nachman and Chelsea Matter and stars Damion DiGrazia, Orlando Mendez, Michael Muñoz.