Santa Claus: The Movie (1985): movie guide

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.

Cast highlights

Santa Claus: The Movie features Dudley Moore, John Lithgow, David Huddleston, Burgess Meredith, Judy Cornwell, Jeffrey Kramer. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1985-10-29. Runtime: 108 minutes. TMDB score: 6.4/10 (299 votes). Genres: Family, Fantasy, Adventure. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Santa Claus: The Movie?

Santa Claus: The Movie is listed as Family, Fantasy, Adventure on TMDB.

How long is Santa Claus: The Movie?

Santa Claus: The Movie runs about 108 minutes.

Who stars in Santa Claus: The Movie?

Cast highlights include Dudley Moore, John Lithgow, David Huddleston, Burgess Meredith, Judy Cornwell, Jeffrey Kramer.

Does Cinema Box stream Santa Claus: The Movie?

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