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Dear Santa

1998Movie1 h 30 min

Family
36
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb3.1
36
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb3.1

Summary

Gordon Covington is a man who tries to make time for his family despite the demands of his job.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

Fingerprint

Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Cast

3 of 3

Crew

Directed by
Fred Olen Ray

Everyone

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Facts

January 1, 1998 · 1 h 30 min · Family, Fantasy

Released
January 1, 1998
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Genres
Family, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
129 countries

Tropes

As Himself, Advertising by Association, Negated Moment of Awesome +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Dear Santa?"

Questions about Dear Santa

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dear Santa?

PlexPrimeThe RokuFawesomeXumo PlayTubi TV

In the United States, Dear Santa streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, Fawesome, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 128 other countries.

Is Dear Santa worth watching?

36
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36 (IMDb 3.1).

Is Dear Santa okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Dear Santa?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Dear Santa?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

What tropes does Dear Santa use?

As HimselfAdvertising by AssociationNegated Moment of AwesomeHeel–Face TurnHollywood SatanismBig Red DevilIncorruptible Pure PurenessGood Feels GoodTook a Level in JerkassActor IS the Title CharacterThe UnfetteredSingle Woman Seeks Good Manand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 tropes for it, including As Himself, Advertising by Association, and Negated Moment of Awesome.