Santa Claus: The Movie(1985)
“You'd better watch out! This year he REALLY IS coming to town.”
Overview
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.
Director
Jeannot Szwarc
Studio
Calash Corporation
Budget
$50M
Revenue
$24M
Cast
Dudley Moore
as Patch
John Lithgow
as B.Z.
David Huddleston
as Santa Claus
Burgess Meredith
as Ancient Elf
Judy Cornwell
as Anya Claus
Jeffrey Kramer
as Towzer
Christian Fitzpatrick
as Joe
Carrie Kei Heim
as Cornelia
John Barrard
as Dooley
Anthony O'Donnell
as Puffy
Melvyn Hayes
as Goober
Don Estelle
as Groot
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1985
Runtime
1h 48m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Budget
$50M
Box Office
$24M
Production Companies
Calash Corporation • Santa Claus Ltd.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Santa Claus: The Movie?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Santa Claus: The Movie (1985).
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.
Who directed Santa Claus: The Movie?▼
Santa Claus: The Movie was directed by Jeannot Szwarc and released in 1985. It is a family, fantasy, adventure film.
How long is Santa Claus: The Movie?▼
Santa Claus: The Movie has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
Who stars in Santa Claus: The Movie?▼
The cast of Santa Claus: The Movie includes Dudley Moore as Patch, John Lithgow as B.Z., David Huddleston as Santa Claus, Burgess Meredith as Ancient Elf, Judy Cornwell as Anya Claus and more.
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