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Dear Santa

2011·Movie
1h 30min·PG
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes–51%

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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Dialogue Quality6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Dear Santa. North Pole.

Crystal, a rich party girl, finds a little girl's letter to Santa asking for a new mother, and she vows to win over the father and daughter before the holidays.
Christmas RomanceFeel-Good Holiday MovieFamily-OrientedRomantic ComedyHeartwarmingEscapist EntertainmentLightheartedContemporary Setting

Crew

Directed by:
Jason Priestley
Written by:
Barbara Kymlicka
Produced by:
Chad Oakes, Timothy O. Johnson, Michael Frislev
Composed by:
Mitch Lee, Frank Laratta, Frank Laratta

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Where can I stream Dear Santa legally?

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Dear Santa is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Brew, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, The CW, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Brew, Fandango At Home, and MovieMe. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Dear Santa worth watching?

59
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Dear Santa rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Dear Santa?

1 h 30 min

Dear Santa runs 1 h 30 min.

What language is Dear Santa in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

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 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Dear Santa use?

Your Soul Is Mine!Genre SavvyBig Red DevilGood Feels GoodNever Learned to ReadBenevolent Genie"The Reason You Suck" Speech"Blackmail" Is Such an Ugly WordNegated Moment of AwesomeEvil Cannot Comprehend GoodThe UnfetteredObligatory Jokeand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 storytelling tropes for Dear Santa, including Your Soul Is Mine!, Genre Savvy, Big Red Devil.