Santa Claus
The film follows a talented toymaker uncovering the mysterious kingdom where he has a chance to become Santa Claus with special powers. Unfortunately, a wicked elf has a scheming to change his mission and takes over Christmas.
1918, Sheffield, England, UK
1924, Cape Town, South Africa
May, 1943
17 September 1930, Vinton, Virginia, USA
11 January 1935, London, England, UK
22 February 1940, Hammersmith, London, England, UK
21 April 1906, Hillingdon, London, England, UK
August 02, 2002
Overblown and dull, it's not surprising that this film is largely forgotten.
September 27, 2005
Even though some of its special effects are now dated, Santa Claus: The Movie is a touching tale that deserves to be rediscovered by younger generations.
March 27, 2004
Here is a Christmas package that should have been left on the shelf.
March 13, 2007
One would expect a holiday epic with a title like Santa Claus: The Movie. It implies something definitive, which would therefore put it in the canon of Christmas classics. However, this is definitely not the case.
April 11, 2003
So horrible I didn't even like it when I was a member of its target audience.
October 30, 2004
Colorful super spectacle suffers from script, pacing.
July 26, 2002
This is no Rudolph.
October 08, 2013
Dated '80s holiday movie has smoking, product placement.
