Dear Santa

2024·Movie
1h 48min·PG-13
53
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, funny.

Energy

Fast-paced and scary

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Scare7
  • Tension6

Heart

Wondrous

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Coming of Age8
  • Wonder7

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and absurdist humor

  • Dark Humor9
  • Absurdist Humor8
  • Satire & Parody7

World

Everyday modern life, fantasy, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Jack Black is NOT Santa.

Likeable 6th grader Liam writes to Santa asking him to prove that he's real. But Liam is dyslexic and accidentally sends his letter to Satan instead, who shows up at Liam's house, excited to have his first fanboy letter and wanting a little of Liam's soul.
Darkly HumorousFamily-Friendly Horror ComedyAbsurdist SituationsComing-of-Age ThemesModern ChristmasFantasy ElementsLight-Hearted FunEccentric CharactersQuirky Premise

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Dear Santa

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dear Santa legally?

Dear Santa is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Paramount+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Dear Santa worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 5.4, Rotten Tomatoes 24%, and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Dear Santa rated?

PG-13Disturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Dear Santa?

1 h 48 min

Dear Santa runs 1 h 48 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Dear Santa?

Critics42
Audiences42

Yes. Critics average 42 and audiences 42 out of 100, so both groups see Dear Santa much the same way.

What language is Dear Santa in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Dear Santa?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Dear Santa in 75 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Dear Santa use?

Littlest Cancer PatientAs HimselfSingle Woman Seeks Good ManNever Learned to ReadKarma HoudiniSatan Is GoodThe BullyThe UnfetteredHeel–Face TurnBig Red DevilOh, Crap!Took a Level in Jerkassand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 storytelling tropes for Dear Santa, including Littlest Cancer Patient, As Himself, Single Woman Seeks Good Man.

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