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The Man in the Santa Claus Suit

1979Movie1 h 44 min

DramaTV Movie
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

A wholesome, hopeful drama movie about family and history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

The mysterious owner of a costume shop rents a Santa Claus suit to three very different men: a math teacher trying to get the nerve to propose, a homeless restaurateur trying to hide from the mob, and a harried political speech writer visiting with his estranged wife and son. Their lives are inexorably changed by their experience of playing Santa Claus.

Feels like

  • Christmas Fantasy
  • Magical Realism
  • Sentimental
  • Holiday Cheer
  • Character Transformation
  • Redemption
  • Heartwarming
  • Nostalgic

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Corey Allen
Written by
Leonard Gershe, George Kirgo
Produced by
Lee Miller
Music by
Peter Matz

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Facts

December 23, 1979 · 1 h 44 min · Drama, TV Movie

Released
December 23, 1979
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
129 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Man in the Santa Claus Suit?"

Questions about The Man in the Santa Claus Suit

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Man in the Santa Claus Suit?

PlexFawesomeMometu

In the United States, The Man in the Santa Claus Suit is free with ads on Plex, Fawesome, and Mometu. It also streams in 128 other countries.

Is The Man in the Santa Claus Suit worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.5).

Is The Man in the Santa Claus Suit okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Man in the Santa Claus Suit good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching The Man in the Santa Claus Suit?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.