The Santa Trap
2002, English. Directed by John Shepphird.
The only thing missing this Christmas is Santa Claus..
It's Christmas Eve and Judy Emerson is told there's no such thing as Santa. Determined to prove her family wrong, she sets an elaborate trap and successfully captures Santa Claus himself. But her parents think the jolly old elf is a burglar and have Santa arrested.
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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The Santa Trap is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Howdy in India.
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Cast & crew
- John ShepphirdDirector
- Shelley LongMolly Emerson
- Robert HaysBill Emerson
- Sierra AbelJudy Emerson
- Brandon de PaulMike Emerson
- Corbin BernsenChief Spivak
- Stacy KeachMax the Biker
- Dick Van PattenSanta Claus
- Talbot Perry SimonsClifford the Inebriated
- Paul ButcherBrian Spivak
- Amanda PaysDoris Spivak
- Sonny Carl DavisOfficer Buckley
- Steve MonroeOfficer Calhoun
Details
- Released
- 13 December 2002
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Shepphird, Steve Jankowski
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How long is The Santa Trap?
The Santa Trap runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Does The Santa Trap have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Santa Trap on?
The Santa Trap is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Howdy in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Santa Trap?
If you liked The Santa Trap, try A Christmas Mystery, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, The Santa Clause.
Who directed The Santa Trap?
The Santa Trap (2002) was directed by John Shepphird and stars Shelley Long, Robert Hays, Sierra Abel.