Dear Santa

2020·Movie
1h 22min
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic100–Rotten Tomatoes89%53%

Where to watch

PhiloAMC+KanopyIFC Films Unlimited

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About

An elixir to our current state, "Dear Santa" takes us on the fanciful and poignant journey of a little known program called Operation Santa. For more than 100 years, human elves have been helping Santa respond to the thousands of letters children write and mail to him. This gripping documentary crisscrosses the country, following the most emotional letters as the elves work hard to make sure each child’s Christmas dreams come true.
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Crew

Directed by:
Chelsea Matter, Dana Nachman
Produced by:
Chelsea Matter, Dana Nachman, Jackson Ezinga
Composed by:
Angela Asistio, Mike Matthews

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Dear Santa

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dear Santa legally?

PhiloAMC+KanopyIFC Films Unlimited

Dear Santa is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Dear Santa worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Dear Santa?

1 h 22 min

Dear Santa runs 1 h 22 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Dear Santa?

Critics95
Audiences59

Not quite. Critics rate Dear Santa higher (95) than audiences (59). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Dear Santa in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Dear Santa?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Dear Santa in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Dear Santa use?

Single Woman Seeks Good ManHollywood SatanismDeal with the DevilGood Feels GoodObligatory JokeTook a Level in JerkassGenre SavvyAdvertising by AssociationBenevolent GenieHeel–Face TurnThe BullyShout-Outand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 storytelling tropes for Dear Santa, including Single Woman Seeks Good Man, Hollywood Satanism, Deal with the Devil.

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