The Santa Trap (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2002, The Santa Trap is a family film directed by John Shepphird, running about 120 minutes. “The Only Thing Missing This Christmas Is Santa Claus” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. It's Christmas Eve and Judy Emerson is told there's no such thing as Santa. Determined to prove her family wrong, she sets an elaborate trap and successfully captures Santa Claus himself. But her parents think the jolly old elf is a burglar and have Santa arrested.
Who’s in it. The Santa Trap stars Sonny Carl Davis as Officer Buckley, Shelley Long as Molly Emerson, Robert Hays and Stacy Keach as Max the Biker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Santa Trap has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Santa Trap page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Santa Trap tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Santa Trap (2002)?
- In US, The Santa Trap is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Santa Trap worth watching?
- The Santa Trap holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Santa Trap?
- The Santa Trap stars Sonny Carl Davis, Shelley Long, Robert Hays, Stacy Keach and Paul Butcher.
- When was The Santa Trap released?
- The Santa Trap was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.