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The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus

1985Movie50 minG

AnimationFamily
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes63%63%

An awe-inspiring, uplifting animated movie about fantasy and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

The Great Ak calls a council of the Immortals to ask that Santa Claus be given immortality. And to justify it, he tells the history of Santa Claus. The Ak found an abandoned baby and gave it to a lioness and a fairy to raise, who named him Claus. When Claus grew up, the Great Ak showed him the evil and hardship in the world and Claus decides to live there and relieve some of the suffering. He decides to make toys for orphans, but King Awgwa, the ruler of the valley where Claus lives doesn't want the children to be happy, and there is a great battle among Immortals.

Feels like

  • Animated Fantasy
  • Christmas Origin Story
  • Immortals and Magic
  • Nostalgic Adventure
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heartwarming Tale
  • Spiritual Themes
  • Classic Animation

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
Written by
Jules Bass
Produced by
Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
Music by
Bernard Hoffer

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Facts

December 17, 1985 · 50 min · G

Released
December 17, 1985
Runtime
50 min
Age rating
G
Content
Violence
Genres
Animation, Family
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States, Japan
Available in
4 countries

Tropes

Public Domain Character, Reused Character Design, Broken-Window Warning +9

  • Public Domain Character
  • Reused Character Design
  • Broken-Window Warning
  • Never Say "Die"
  • Stock Sound Effects
  • Rhyme Theme Naming
  • Framing Device
  • Single Tear
  • Our Demons Are Different
  • Curb-Stomp Battle
  • Disproportionate Retribution
  • Why Don't You Just Shoot Him?

12 of 81 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus?"

Questions about The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.

Is The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 63%).

Is The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus okay for kids?

GViolence

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

Will I feel good after watching The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

What tropes does The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus use?

Public Domain CharacterReused Character DesignBroken-Window WarningNever Say "Die"Stock Sound EffectsRhyme Theme NamingFraming DeviceSingle TearOur Demons Are DifferentCurb-Stomp BattleDisproportionate RetributionWhy Don't You Just Shoot Him?and 69 more

TV Tropes lists 81 tropes for it, including Public Domain Character, Reused Character Design, and Broken-Window Warning.