Santa's Apprentice (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2010, Santa's Apprentice is a family and animation film directed by Luc Vinciguerra, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Santa doesn't want to retire, but rules are rules and he must train someone to replace him. The lucky winner, to be chosen from among millions of children, must be named Nicholas, be an orphan and have a pure heart. On the other side of the planet, there is a little boy who is a perfect match, but his lack of self-confidence and fear of heights make him a poor contestant. Will Santa agree to step down, and help his apprentice take his place?
Who’s in it. Santa's Apprentice stars Max Cullen as Humphrey, Nathan Simony as Nicolas (voice), Benoît Allemane as Santa (voice) and Shane Jacobson as Santa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Santa's Apprentice has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Santa's Apprentice page.
If you liked it. Fans of Santa's Apprentice tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Santa's Apprentice (2010)?
- In US, Santa's Apprentice is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Santa's Apprentice worth watching?
- Santa's Apprentice holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Santa's Apprentice?
- Santa's Apprentice stars Max Cullen, Nathan Simony, Benoît Allemane, Shane Jacobson and Sam Fraser.
- When was Santa's Apprentice released?
- Santa's Apprentice was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.