I Believe in Santa Claus (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1984, I Believe in Santa Claus is a fantasy and family film directed by Christian Gion, running about 79 minutes. “Santa's space-age adventure for everyone!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. All Simon wants for Christmas is his parents (who are being held captive by an African warlord) back. So, he and another student stowaway on a flight to Lapland to find Santa Claus. There they meet St. Nick as well as a Christmas Fairy and an evil Ogre.
Who’s in it. I Believe in Santa Claus stars Karen Cheryl as Good Fairy / Teacher, Armand Meffre as Le Père Noël / Santa Claus, Emeric Chapuis as Simon and Alexia Haudot as Elodie (as Little Alexia), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, I Believe in Santa Claus has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I Believe in Santa Claus page.
If you liked it. Fans of I Believe in Santa Claus tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I Believe in Santa Claus (1984)?
- In US, I Believe in Santa Claus is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is I Believe in Santa Claus worth watching?
- I Believe in Santa Claus holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in I Believe in Santa Claus?
- I Believe in Santa Claus stars Karen Cheryl, Armand Meffre, Emeric Chapuis, Alexia Haudot and Jeanne Herviale.
- When was I Believe in Santa Claus released?
- I Believe in Santa Claus was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.