The Great Santa Claus Switch (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1970, The Great Santa Claus Switch is a comedy, adventure and family film directed by John Moffitt, running about 60 minutes. “Another classic Jim Henson holiday film.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Santa Claus and his elves are ready to deliver presents to children everywhere but Cosmo Scam has hatched a plan to kidnap Santa and take his place! One by one, Cosmo abducts Santa's elves and replaces them with his evil henchmen. Can Fred the Elf save Christmas before Cosmo burglarizes the world?
Who’s in it. The Great Santa Claus Switch stars Art Carney as Santa Claus / Cosmo Scam, Jim Henson as Fred / Lothar (voice), Frank Oz as Thig / Skippity / Hoppity / Boppity / Snerf (voice) and Jerry Nelson as Thog / Zippity / Snivelly (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Great Santa Claus Switch 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 The Great Santa Claus Switch page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Santa Claus Switch tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Santa Claus Switch (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Great Santa Claus Switch change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Great Santa Claus Switch worth watching?
- The Great Santa Claus Switch holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Great Santa Claus Switch?
- The Great Santa Claus Switch stars Art Carney, Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson and Danny Seagren.
- When was The Great Santa Claus Switch released?
- The Great Santa Claus Switch was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.