Santa Claus: The Movie
"You'd better watch out! This year he REALLY IS coming to town."
Originally released in 1985. Santa Claus: The Movie is a family/fantasy film. directed by Jeannot Szwarc.
Starring Dudley Moore, John Lithgow, and David Huddleston
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 29, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (280 votes)
Budget
$50M
Production budget
Box Office
$23.7M
0.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
+ 2 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $50,000,000
- Revenue
- $23,717,291
Production Companies
- Calash Corporation
- Santa Claus Ltd.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa Claus: The Movie about?
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 prese...
Who directed Santa Claus: The Movie?
Santa Claus: The Movie was directed by Jeannot Szwarc.
How long is Santa Claus: The Movie?
Santa Claus: The Movie has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was Santa Claus: The Movie released?
Santa Claus: The Movie was released on October 29, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Santa Claus: The Movie?
The main cast of Santa Claus: The Movie includes Dudley Moore, John Lithgow, David Huddleston, Burgess Meredith, Judy Cornwell.
Is Santa Claus: The Movie worth watching?
Santa Claus: The Movie has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 280 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.