Dear Santa (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1998, Dear Santa is a fantasy and family film directed by Fred Olen Ray, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Gordon Covington is a man who tries to make time for his family despite the demands of his job. But sometimes Covington's boss prevents him from keeping the promises he makes to his kids, and when he misses spending Christmas with the family, an elf named Randy decides to teach Gordon a lesson by turning him into someone else who has to work on Christmas -- Santa Claus.
Who’s in it. Dear Santa stars D.L. Green as Gordon Covington / Gordon's Father, Harrison Myers as Teddy, Debra Rich as Carla and Robert Quarry as Mr. Ambrose, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Dear Santa has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video 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 Dear Santa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dear 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 Dear Santa (1998)?
- In US, Dear Santa is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video 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 Dear Santa worth watching?
- Dear Santa holds an audience score of 4.0 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 Dear Santa?
- Dear Santa stars D.L. Green, Harrison Myers, Debra Rich, Robert Quarry and Richard Gabai.
- When was Dear Santa released?
- Dear Santa was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.