Santa Claus Is a Stinker (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1982, Santa Claus Is a Stinker is a comedy film directed by Jean-Marie Poiré, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Félix, disguised as Father Christmas, hands out leaflets advertising a sexy Christmas party. His place is taken by an African Santa Claus and he returns to his caravan only to find his girlfriend Josette about to leave him. When he comes after her, she takes refuge at "SOS Distress", run by two neurotics, Thérèse and Pierre.
Who’s in it. Santa Claus Is a Stinker stars Christian Clavier as Katia, Anémone as Thérèse, Marie-Anne Chazel as Josette and Thierry Lhermitte as Pierre Mortez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Santa Claus Is a Stinker has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Crave and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Santa Claus Is a Stinker page.
If you liked it. Fans of Santa Claus Is a Stinker tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Santa Claus Is a Stinker (1982)?
- In CA, Santa Claus Is a Stinker is available to stream on Crave, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Santa Claus Is a Stinker worth watching?
- Santa Claus Is a Stinker holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Santa Claus Is a Stinker?
- Santa Claus Is a Stinker stars Christian Clavier, Anémone, Marie-Anne Chazel, Thierry Lhermitte and Josiane Balasko.
- When was Santa Claus Is a Stinker released?
- Santa Claus Is a Stinker was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.