Waiting for Santa (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1990, Waiting for Santa is a fantasy and family film directed by Dwin Towell, running about 45 minutes.
What it’s about. It's Christmas Eve and Santa's given Barney and his friends a special job to take Derek (the new kid in the neighborhood) to see if Santa knows his Address. After arriving in Barney's special sleigh, the kids frolic on the ice, pretend to be elves in Santa's workshop and learn from Mrs. Claus that "doing things for others is what Christmas is all about."
Who’s in it. Waiting for Santa stars David Voss as Barney, Rickey Carter as Derek, Jeanne Cairns as Mrs. Claus and Brian Eppes as Michael, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Waiting for Santa has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Waiting for Santa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Waiting for Santa 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 Waiting for Santa (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Waiting for Santa change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Waiting for Santa worth watching?
- Waiting for Santa holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Waiting for Santa?
- Waiting for Santa stars David Voss, Rickey Carter, Jeanne Cairns, Brian Eppes and Leah Gloria.
- When was Waiting for Santa released?
- Waiting for Santa was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 45 minutes.