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Santa Claus: The Movie (1985)

PG · 1985-10-29 · 1h 48m · EN
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You'd better watch out! This year he REALLY IS coming to town.

In ancient times, a man named Claus, who delivers toys in his small village, fulfils his destiny to become Santa Claus after meeting an expert toy-making elf, Patch, in the North Pole. In the present day, Santa Claus has become overwhelmed by his workload, and the disgruntled Patch flees the workshop to New York City. There, Patch unknowingly threatens the fate of Christmas by taking a job at a failing toy company run by a scheming businessman.

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Jeannot SzwarcDirector
Budget
$50M
Box office
$23.7M

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Media

▶ Joe Meets the Real Santa Claus▶ The Secret Ingredient▶ Santa Saves the Day▶ Welcome to the North Pole!▶ Original Trailer

Top billed cast

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Dudley MooreDudley MoorePatchJohn LithgowJohn LithgowB.Z.David HuddlestonDavid HuddlestonSanta ClausBurgess MeredithBurgess MeredithAncient ElfJudy CornwellJudy CornwellAnya ClausJeffrey KramerJeffrey KramerTowzerChristian FitzpatrickChristian FitzpatrickJoeCarrie Kei HeimCarrie Kei HeimCorneliaJohn BarrardJohn BarrardDooleyAnthony O'DonnellAnthony O'DonnellPuffyMelvyn HayesMelvyn HayesGooberDon EstelleDon EstelleGroot

Keywords

ChristmasHoliday

Movie DNA

Genre affinityFantasy · Adventure · FamilyTheme affinityChristmas · HolidayEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference149592Actor preference171965 · 19261 · 92735Country preferenceUs

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What is Santa Claus: The Movie about?

In ancient times, a man named Claus, who delivers toys in his small village, fulfils his destiny to become Santa Claus after meeting an expert toy-making elf, Patch, in the North Pole. In the present day, Santa Claus has become overwhelmed by his workload, and the disgruntled Patch flees the workshop to New York City. There, Patch unknowingly threatens the fate of Christmas by taking a job at a failing toy company run by a scheming businessman.

How long is Santa Claus: The Movie?

Santa Claus: The Movie has a runtime of 108 minutes.

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