Santa and Pete (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1999, Santa and Pete is a drama, family and tv movie film directed by Duwayne Dunham, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. This warmhearted Yuletide tale tells the story of Grandpa Nichols (James Earl Jones) who is spending his first Christmas alone as a widower. His grandson Pete (Flex Alexander from SHE'S ALL THAT) is riveted by his grandfather's story of St. Nick, and Pete decides that it is his desire to do all he can to help out old St. Nick in any way he can. A delight for the whole family.
Who’s in it. Santa and Pete stars Hume Cronyn as Saint Nick, James Earl Jones as James Earl Jones, Flex Alexander as Pete and Tempestt Bledsoe as Maria Dangola, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Santa and Pete has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, YouTube TV and UP Faith & Family Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Santa and Pete page.
If you liked it. Fans of Santa and Pete tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Santa and Pete (1999)?
- In US, Santa and Pete is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Santa and Pete worth watching?
- Santa and Pete holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Santa and Pete?
- Santa and Pete stars Hume Cronyn, James Earl Jones, Flex Alexander, Tempestt Bledsoe and Tracy Douglas.
- When was Santa and Pete released?
- Santa and Pete was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.