Yes, Virginia (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2009, Yes, Virginia is a family and animation film directed by Pete Circuitt, running about 30 minutes. “Yes, Virginia: There Is a Santa Claus” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. New York City, 1897. A little girl named Virginia O'Hanlon loves Christmas more than anything else in the world. When a schoolyard bully challenges her belief in Santa Claus, Virginia embarks on a quest across the city to prove he is real. Based on the true story of the most famous newspaper editorial of all time.
Who’s in it. Yes, Virginia stars Neil Patrick Harris as Dr. Philip O'Hanlon (voice), Bea Miller as Virginia O'Hanlon (voice), Jennifer Love Hewitt as Mrs. Laura O'Hanlon (voice) and Alfred Molina as Francis Church (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Yes, Virginia has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Yes, Virginia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Yes, Virginia tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Yes, Virginia (2009)?
- In US, Yes, Virginia is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Yes, Virginia worth watching?
- Yes, Virginia holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Yes, Virginia?
- Yes, Virginia stars Neil Patrick Harris, Bea Miller, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Alfred Molina and Robb Pruitt.