Santa Buddies (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2009, Santa Buddies is an adventure and family film directed by Robert Vince, running about 88 minutes. “The Buddies are coming to town!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Puppy Paws, the fun-loving son of Santa Paws, gets bored, he finds Budderball on Santa's naughty list and figures he's just the dog to show him how to be an ordinary pup. When the magical Christmas Icicle starts to melt however, and the world begins to forget the true meaning of the season, it's up to Puppy Paws and his newfound Buddies to journey back to the North Pole and save Christmas.
Who’s in it. Santa Buddies stars Ellie Harvie as Pete's Mom, Charisse Baker as Mural Painter, Zachary Gordon as Puppy Paws (voice) and Danny Woodburn as Eli, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Santa Buddies has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus 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 Buddies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Santa Buddies tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Santa Buddies (2009)?
- In US, Santa Buddies is available to stream on Disney Plus, 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 Buddies worth watching?
- Santa Buddies holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Santa Buddies?
- Santa Buddies stars Ellie Harvie, Charisse Baker, Zachary Gordon, Danny Woodburn and Tom Bosley.
- When was Santa Buddies released?
- Santa Buddies was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.