Santa's Surprise (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1947, Santa's Surprise is a family and animation film directed by Seymour Kneitel, running about 9 minutes.
What it’s about. Seven children from around the world follow Santa home on Christmas Eve and decide to surprise him with some help around the house while he sleeps.
Who’s in it. Santa's Surprise stars Jack Mercer as Russian Boy / Dutch Boy / Vocal Effects - Snoring (voice) (uncredited) and Mae Questel as Little Audrey (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Santa's Surprise has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Santa's Surprise page.
If you liked it. Fans of Santa's Surprise tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Santa's Surprise (1947)?
- In US, Santa's Surprise is available to stream on IndieFlix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Santa's Surprise worth watching?
- Santa's Surprise holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Santa's Surprise?
- Santa's Surprise stars Jack Mercer and Mae Questel.
- When was Santa's Surprise released?
- Santa's Surprise was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.