Secret Santa (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2003, Secret Santa is a family, romance and tv movie film directed by Ian Barry, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. Newspaper reporter Rebecca Chandler, who feels she got no fair chance to prove her worth in her thee years career, looks forward to a Hawaian holiday with her fiancé Ryan, but instead of a ring he brings her- walking orders, he found better. So she accepts again to be the bachelor on duty in the Christmas season, and write the annual romantic non-news feel good-story, once more about the elusive Secret Santa in small-town Hamden, where the Christmas spirit it said to last all year. Bad luck follows her from Indianapolis: her car breaks down, she can only get lodgings in a home for the elderly without Internet, and nobody wants to help her unmask the secret Santa. Soon she guesses it must be the only rich philanthropist, but the popular Mr. John Martin Carter doesn't grant her an interview and isn't tricked either, in fact meets her at the worst repeatedly without her knowing him...
Who’s in it. Secret Santa stars Jennie Garth as Rebecca Chandler, Steven Eckholdt as John Martin Carter, Charles Robinson as Russell and Joel McKinnon Miller as Harley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Secret Santa has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Secret Santa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Secret Santa tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Secret Santa (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Secret Santa change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Secret Santa worth watching?
- Secret Santa holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family, romance and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Secret Santa?
- Secret Santa stars Jennie Garth, Steven Eckholdt, Charles Robinson, Joel McKinnon Miller and Victor Raider-Wexler.
- When was Secret Santa released?
- Secret Santa was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.