Santa Claus: The Movie
PGUnited States rating19851h 48mFamily, Fantasy, Adventure
This movie tells the story of how a woodcutter became the legendary Santa Claus and his long journey through the centuries. In the modern day, Santa must deal with a disgruntled elf and a business rival who threatens the magic of the holiday.
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PG US
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This movie tells the story of how a woodcutter became the legendary Santa Claus and his long journey through the centuries. In the modern day, Santa must deal with a disgruntled elf and a business rival who threatens the magic of the holiday.
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What's in it
- Scary
- Mild
- Violence
- Mild
- Language
- None
- Rude humour
- None
- Sad themes
- Mild
- Pace
- Gentle
- The film follows a traditional narrative structure with long scenes and a gentle atmosphere typical of older family fantasy films. Estimated
Scary moments
- Approx.SomeA blizzard in the woods where the characters are caught in the cold.
- Approx.ScaryA villain captures a young boy and ties him up.
- Approx.ScaryA car filled with candy canes reaches a critical level and explodes.
Talk about it after
- 1Why do you think Santa and the elf became such good friends?
- 2How did the characters show bravery when things went wrong in New York?
- 3What did you think about the way the movie showed the history of Santa Claus?
Where to watch in United States
Rent or buy5 stores
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