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Santa Buddies

2009Movie1 h 28 minG

Family
37
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.6Rotten Tomatoes20%57%

A heartwarming, uplifting family movie about fantasy and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for brutality, scares or big ideas.

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Story

The Buddies are coming to town!

When Puppy Paws, the fun-loving son of Santa Paws, gets bored, he finds Budderball on Santa's naughty list and figures he's just the dog to show him how to be an ordinary pup. When the magical Christmas Icicle starts to melt however, and the world begins to forget the true meaning of the season, it's up to Puppy Paws and his newfound Buddies to journey back to the North Pole and save Christmas.

Feels like

  • Holiday Fantasy
  • Talking Animals
  • Christmas Spirit
  • Family Adventure
  • Wholesome Fun
  • Magical Journey
  • North Pole
  • Cute Puppies
  • Children's Film

Cast

24 of 33

Crew

Directed by
Robert Vince
Written by
Kevin DiCicco, Anna McRoberts, Robert Vince
Produced by
Anna McRoberts, Robert Vince
Music by
Brahm Wenger

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Facts

October 22, 2009 · 1 h 28 min · G

Released
October 22, 2009
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Family, Adventure, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Available in
67 countries

Tropes

Cute Bruiser, Sixth Ranger, Pink Girl, Blue Boy +9

  • Cute Bruiser
  • Sixth Ranger
  • Pink Girl, Blue Boy
  • Dumbass Has a Point
  • Punny Name
  • Foreshadowing
  • Battle Couple
  • Tongue on the Flagpole
  • Oddly Named Sequel 2: Electric Boogaloo
  • Girly Girl with a Tomboy Streak
  • Evil Brit
  • Pocket Pet

12 of 65 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Santa Buddies?"

Questions about Santa Buddies

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Santa Buddies?

Disney+

In the United States, Santa Buddies streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 56 other countries.

Is Santa Buddies worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37 (IMDb 4.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 20%). Audiences rate it higher (52 out of 100) than critics (20).

Is Santa Buddies okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Santa Buddies?

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 Santa Buddies?

BleakHopeful

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

What tropes does Santa Buddies use?

Cute BruiserSixth RangerPink Girl, Blue BoyDumbass Has a PointPunny NameForeshadowingBattle CoupleTongue on the FlagpoleOddly Named Sequel 2: Electric BoogalooGirly Girl with a Tomboy StreakEvil BritPocket Petand 53 more

TV Tropes lists 65 tropes for it, including Cute Bruiser, Sixth Ranger, and Pink Girl, Blue Boy.