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Lieber guter Weihnachtsmann

1983Movie1 h 0 min

Family
100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

A heartwarming, uplifting family movie about faith and meaning 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 scares or brutality.

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Story

Santa Claus, expelled from the Heavenly Council because of his alleged failure, finds work on Earth as a stoker in a children's hospital. His willingness to help soon makes him indispensable.

Feels like

  • Santa Claus
  • Heavenly Council
  • Children's Hospital
  • Kindness and Helpfulness
  • Spiritual Redemption
  • Whimsical Fantasy
  • Heartwarming Story
  • Festive Cheer

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Jochen Thomas
Written by
Claus-Ulrich Wiesner

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 24, 1983 · 1 h 0 min · Family

Released
December 24, 1983
Runtime
1 h 0 min
Genres
Family
Original language
German
Made in
Germany, XG

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Lieber guter Weihnachtsmann worth watching?"

Questions about Lieber guter Weihnachtsmann

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Is Lieber guter Weihnachtsmann worth watching?

100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 100.

Is Lieber guter Weihnachtsmann okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Lieber guter Weihnachtsmann 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 Lieber guter Weihnachtsmann?

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

Is Lieber guter Weihnachtsmann in English?

German

No, it was made in German.