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63% Critic Match
Santa Claus: The Movie
“You'd better watch out! This year he REALLY IS coming to town.”
6.3 / 10• 1985• 1h 48m•PG• English
FamilyFantasyAdventure
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Dudley Moore
Patch
Lead
John Lithgow
B.Z.
David Huddleston
Santa Claus
Burgess Meredith
Ancient Elf
Judy Cornwell
Anya Claus
Jeffrey Kramer
Towzer
Christian Fitzpatrick
Joe
Carrie Kei Heim
Cornelia
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jeannot Szwarc's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Santa Claus: The Movie is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
