Santa Claus

Even Santa’s to-do list has a to-do list. Patch the elf defects after centuries of toy-testing, landing in New York where a toy tycoon weaponizes Christmas spirit. A heritage brand tries, and fails, to stay festive.

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Jeannot Szwarc directed Santa Claus in 1985. See Jeannot Szwarc's full filmography, where to start with Jeannot Szwarc, or where to go after you've seen everything by Jeannot Szwarc.

Santa Claus was released in 1985 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 108 minutes.