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Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie!

2023Movie1 h 27 minPG

AnimationFamily
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Rotten Tomatoes–92%

A hopeful animated movie about fantasy and technology.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

The holiday season has arrived, and brilliant but accident-prone Steve Urkel has already ruined his local celebration by publicly humiliating a shopping mall Santa. In his attempt to make things right and score some nice points with the big guy in the North Pole, Steve creates an invention that only makes things worse. Using his big brain and even bigger heart, Steve must find the real Santa to see if together they can help the city rediscover the holiday spirit.

Feels like

  • Family-Friendly
  • Holiday Spirit
  • CGI Animation
  • Technological Mishaps
  • Inventor Character
  • Wholesome Fun
  • Nostalgic Elements
  • Redemption Story
  • Lighthearted Comedy

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Bryan Newton, Jojo Ramos Patrick, Dik Pose
Written by
Wyatt Cenac
Produced by
Jaleel White, Bryan Newton
Music by
Alana Da Fonseca, Christian Almiron

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Facts

November 21, 2023 · 1 h 27 min · PG

Released
November 21, 2023
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Animation, Family, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
30 countries

Tropes

Evil Cannot Comprehend Good, Everyone Hates Fruit Cakes, Never Trust a Title +9

  • Evil Cannot Comprehend Good
  • Everyone Hates Fruit Cakes
  • Never Trust a Title
  • Bait-and-Switch
  • Running Gag
  • Musical World Hypotheses
  • Even Evil Has Standards
  • New Technology Is Evil
  • Expy
  • Our Elves Are Different
  • Adapted Out
  • Laugh Track

12 of 50 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie!?"

Questions about Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie!

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie!?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie! from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 11 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie! worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 5.6).

Is Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie! okay for kids?

PG

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

Will Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie! make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie!?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie! use?

Evil Cannot Comprehend GoodEveryone Hates Fruit CakesNever Trust a TitleBait-and-SwitchRunning GagMusical World HypothesesEven Evil Has StandardsNew Technology Is EvilExpyOur Elves Are DifferentAdapted OutLaugh Trackand 38 more

TV Tropes lists 50 tropes for it, including Evil Cannot Comprehend Good, Everyone Hates Fruit Cakes, and Never Trust a Title.