The Year Without a Santa Claus (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2006, The Year Without a Santa Claus is a comedy, family and tv movie film directed by Ron Underwood, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Thoroughly disgruntled, Santa (Goodman) opts to take a year off from delivering presents, until a young man helps him rediscover the meaning of the holidays.
Who’s in it. The Year Without a Santa Claus stars John Goodman as Santa Claus, Chris Kattan as Sparky, Eddie Griffin as Jingle and Carol Kane as Mother Nature, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Year Without a Santa Claus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Year Without a Santa Claus page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Year Without a Santa Claus tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Year Without a Santa Claus (2006)?
- In GB, The Year Without a Santa Claus is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Year Without a Santa Claus worth watching?
- The Year Without a Santa Claus holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Year Without a Santa Claus?
- The Year Without a Santa Claus stars John Goodman, Chris Kattan, Eddie Griffin, Carol Kane and Ethan Suplee.
- When was The Year Without a Santa Claus released?
- The Year Without a Santa Claus was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.