Santa Claus in film and television
A Miser Brothers' Christmas
A Miser Brothers' Christmas is a stop motion spin-off special based on the characters from 1974 Rankin-Bass special The Year Without a Santa Claus.
A Miser Brothers' Christmas is a stop motion spin-off special based on the characters from 1974 Rankin-Bass special The Year Without a Santa Claus.
A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa
A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa is an NBC television special produced by The Muppets Studio (Burbank) starring The Muppets.
A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa is an NBC television special produced by The Muppets Studio (Burbank) starring The Muppets.
Arthur Christmas
Arthur Christmas is a 2011 joint British and American 3-D computer animated Christmas fantasy comedy film produced by Sony Pictures Animation and Aardman Animations and distributed by Columb...
Arthur Christmas is a 2011 joint British and American 3-D computer animated Christmas fantasy comedy film produced by Sony Pictures Animation and Aardman Animations and distributed by Columb...
Call Me Claus
Call Me Claus is a 2001 TV movie starring Whoopi Goldberg.
Call Me Claus is a 2001 TV movie starring Whoopi Goldberg.
Dear Santa
Dear Santa was a Christmas TV special that aired December 9, 2005 on Fox and November 28, 2006 on ABC Family.
Dear Santa was a Christmas TV special that aired December 9, 2005 on Fox and November 28, 2006 on ABC Family.
Elf (film)
Elf is a 2003 American Christmas comedy film directed by Jon Favreau, written by David Berenbaum and starring Will Ferrell, James Caan and Zooey Deschanel.
Elf is a 2003 American Christmas comedy film directed by Jon Favreau, written by David Berenbaum and starring Will Ferrell, James Caan and Zooey Deschanel.
Elmo Saves Christmas
Elmo Saves Christmas is a children's home video that was released in 1996.
Elmo Saves Christmas is a children's home video that was released in 1996.
Eric Freeman (actor)
Eric Freeman (born July 13, 1965) is a former American actor best known for his role as Ricky Caldwell in the 1987 film Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2.
Eric Freeman (born July 13, 1965) is a former American actor best known for his role as Ricky Caldwell in the 1987 film Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2.
Ernest Saves Christmas
Ernest Saves Christmas is a 1988 Touchstone Pictures comedy film directed by John R. Cherry III and starring Jim Varney.
Ernest Saves Christmas is a 1988 Touchstone Pictures comedy film directed by John R. Cherry III and starring Jim Varney.
For Whom the Sleigh Bell Tolls
"For Whom the Sleigh Bell Tolls" is the eighth episode of the sixth season of American Dad! It originally aired on Fox in the United States on December 12, 2010.
"For Whom the Sleigh Bell Tolls" is the eighth episode of the sixth season of American Dad! It originally aired on Fox in the United States on December 12, 2010.
Fred Claus
Fred Claus is a 2007 American Christmas comedy film produced and directed by David Dobkin, written by Dan Fogelman and Jessie Nelson, and starring Vince Vaughn and Paul Giamatti.
Fred Claus is a 2007 American Christmas comedy film produced and directed by David Dobkin, written by Dan Fogelman and Jessie Nelson, and starring Vince Vaughn and Paul Giamatti.
Frosty the Snowman (TV program)
Frosty the Snowman is an American animated television special based on the popular song of the same title.
Frosty the Snowman is an American animated television special based on the popular song of the same title.
Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer (TV special)
Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer is an animated direct-to-video TV special, directed by Phil Roman, produced by SFM Entertainment, and released in 2000.
Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer is an animated direct-to-video TV special, directed by Phil Roman, produced by SFM Entertainment, and released in 2000.
Hoops & Yoyo Ruin Christmas
Hoops & Yoyo Ruin Christmas is an American 2011 Christmas TV special that aired on CBS on November 25, 2011.
Hoops & Yoyo Ruin Christmas is an American 2011 Christmas TV special that aired on CBS on November 25, 2011.
J'ai Rencontré Le Père Noël
J'ai rencontré le Père Noël (1984) is a French film that was dubbed in English and retitled as Here Comes Santa Claus.
J'ai rencontré le Père Noël (1984) is a French film that was dubbed in English and retitled as Here Comes Santa Claus.
Like Father, Like Santa
Like Father, Like Santa is a TV movie starring Harry Hamlin and William Hootkins.
Like Father, Like Santa is a TV movie starring Harry Hamlin and William Hootkins.
Miracle on 34th Street
Miracle on 34th Street is a 1947 Christmas film written by George Seaton from a story by Valentine Davies, directed by George Seaton and starring Maureen O'Hara, John Payne, Natalie Wood and...
Miracle on 34th Street is a 1947 Christmas film written by George Seaton from a story by Valentine Davies, directed by George Seaton and starring Maureen O'Hara, John Payne, Natalie Wood and...
Miracle on 34th Street (1947 film)
Miracle on 34th Street is a 1947 Christmas film written by George Seaton from a story by Valentine Davies, directed by George Seaton and starring Maureen O'Hara, John Payne, Natalie Wood and...
Miracle on 34th Street is a 1947 Christmas film written by George Seaton from a story by Valentine Davies, directed by George Seaton and starring Maureen O'Hara, John Payne, Natalie Wood and...
Miracle on 34th Street (1973 film)
Miracle on 34th Street is a 1973 American fantasy film directed by Fielder Cook.
Miracle on 34th Street is a 1973 American fantasy film directed by Fielder Cook.
Night of the Meek (1986 The Twilight Zone episode)
"Night of the Meek" is the first segment of the thirteenth episode from the first season (1985–1986) from the television series The Twilight Zone.
"Night of the Meek" is the first segment of the thirteenth episode from the first season (1985–1986) from the television series The Twilight Zone.
Olive, the Other Reindeer
Olive, the Other Reindeer is a CGI animated Christmas television special written by Steve Young, and directed by Oscar Moore.
Olive, the Other Reindeer is a CGI animated Christmas television special written by Steve Young, and directed by Oscar Moore.
One Magic Christmas
One Magic Christmas is a 1985 Canadian-American holiday film from Walt Disney Pictures directed by Phillip Borsos and starring Mary Steenburgen and Harry Dean Stanton.
One Magic Christmas is a 1985 Canadian-American holiday film from Walt Disney Pictures directed by Phillip Borsos and starring Mary Steenburgen and Harry Dean Stanton.
Red Sleigh Down
"Red Sleigh Down" (a.k.a. "Christmas in Iraq") is episode 96 of the Comedy Central series South Park.
"Red Sleigh Down" (a.k.a. "Christmas in Iraq") is episode 96 of the Comedy Central series South Park.
Road to the North Pole
"Road to the North Pole" is the seventh episode of the ninth season of the animated comedy series Family Guy.
"Road to the North Pole" is the seventh episode of the ninth season of the animated comedy series Family Guy.
Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July
Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July is a feature-length 1979 Rankin-Bass crossover sequel filmed in stop-motion animation in the style of their 1964 Christmas special Rudolph the Red-No...
Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July is a feature-length 1979 Rankin-Bass crossover sequel filmed in stop-motion animation in the style of their 1964 Christmas special Rudolph the Red-No...
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (TV special)
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is a Christmas television special produced in stop motion animation by Rankin/Bass.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is a Christmas television special produced in stop motion animation by Rankin/Bass.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie is a 1998 animated film based on the film of the same name by Robert May.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie is a 1998 animated film based on the film of the same name by Robert May.
Rudolph's Shiny New Year
Rudolph's Shiny New Year is the 1976 stop-motion animated sequel to the 1964 television special Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, produced by Rankin/Bass.
Rudolph's Shiny New Year is the 1976 stop-motion animated sequel to the 1964 television special Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, produced by Rankin/Bass.
Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny
Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny is a 1972 children's fantasy film made by R. Winer to frame Barry Mahon's Childhood Productions films for Christmas.
Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny is a 1972 children's fantasy film made by R. Winer to frame Barry Mahon's Childhood Productions films for Christmas.
Santa Baby 2 (film)
Santa Baby 2: Christmas Maybe is a 2009 sequel to ABC Family's Santa Baby.
Santa Baby 2: Christmas Maybe is a 2009 sequel to ABC Family's Santa Baby.
Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
Santa Claus Conquers the Martians is a 1964 science fiction film that regularly appears on lists of the worst films ever made.
Santa Claus Conquers the Martians is a 1964 science fiction film that regularly appears on lists of the worst films ever made.
Santa Claus in film
Motion pictures featuring Santa Claus abound and apparently constitute their own sub-genre of the Christmas film genre.
Motion pictures featuring Santa Claus abound and apparently constitute their own sub-genre of the Christmas film genre.
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (TV special)
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town is a 1970 stop motion television special, made by Rankin-Bass with models carved from wood.
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town is a 1970 stop motion television special, made by Rankin-Bass with models carved from wood.
Santa Claus: The Movie
Santa Claus: The Movie (known on-screen as simply Santa Claus) is a 1985 British/American Christmas film starring Dudley Moore and John Lithgow.
Santa Claus: The Movie (known on-screen as simply Santa Claus) is a 1985 British/American Christmas film starring Dudley Moore and John Lithgow.
Santa vs. the Snowman 3D
Santa vs. the Snowman 3D (also known as Santa vs. The Snowman) is a half-hour computer-animated short, created by O Entertainment and produced by Steve Oedekerk.
Santa vs. the Snowman 3D (also known as Santa vs. The Snowman) is a half-hour computer-animated short, created by O Entertainment and produced by Steve Oedekerk.
Santa Who?
Santa Who? is a TV movie first shown in 2000 on ABC, starring Leslie Nielsen, and directed by William Dear.
Santa Who? is a TV movie first shown in 2000 on ABC, starring Leslie Nielsen, and directed by William Dear.
Santa's Slay
Santa's Slay is a 2005 Christmas Black comedy horror film that stars former professional wrestler Bill Goldberg as Santa Claus.
Santa's Slay is a 2005 Christmas Black comedy horror film that stars former professional wrestler Bill Goldberg as Santa Claus.
Silent Night, Deadly Night
Silent Night, Deadly Night is a 1984 slasher film directed by Charles E. Sellier Jr. and starring Robert Brian Wilson, Lilyan Chauvin, Gilmer McCormick, Toni Nero, Linnea Quigley, Britt Leac...
Silent Night, Deadly Night is a 1984 slasher film directed by Charles E. Sellier Jr. and starring Robert Brian Wilson, Lilyan Chauvin, Gilmer McCormick, Toni Nero, Linnea Quigley, Britt Leac...
Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2
Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2 is the 1987 sequel to the 1984 slasher movie Silent Night, Deadly Night.
Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2 is the 1987 sequel to the 1984 slasher movie Silent Night, Deadly Night.
The Christmas That Almost Wasn't
The Christmas That Almost Wasn't is a 1966 film that stars Rossano Brazzi and Paul Tripp.
The Christmas That Almost Wasn't is a 1966 film that stars Rossano Brazzi and Paul Tripp.
The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus (TV special)
The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus is a 1985 Christmas television special produced in stop motion animation by Rankin/Bass.
The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus is a 1985 Christmas television special produced in stop motion animation by Rankin/Bass.
The Magic Christmas Tree
The Magic Christmas Tree is a Christmas-themed fantasy-adventure film about a boy who uses a magic ring to bring a Christmas tree to life.
The Magic Christmas Tree is a Christmas-themed fantasy-adventure film about a boy who uses a magic ring to bring a Christmas tree to life.
The Night of the Meek
"The Night of the Meek" is the December 23, 1960 episode of the American television anthology series The Twilight Zone.
"The Night of the Meek" is the December 23, 1960 episode of the American television anthology series The Twilight Zone.
The Night They Saved Christmas
The Night They Saved Christmas is a 1984 RHI Entertainment Christmas film, executive produced by Robert Halmi, Senior and Junior; and originally developed for ABC. The film is about an oil c...
The Night They Saved Christmas is a 1984 RHI Entertainment Christmas film, executive produced by Robert Halmi, Senior and Junior; and originally developed for ABC. The film is about an oil c...
The Nightmare Before Christmas
The Nightmare Before Christmas, often promoted as Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas, is a 1993 American stop motion musical fantasy children's horror film directed by Hen...
The Nightmare Before Christmas, often promoted as Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas, is a 1993 American stop motion musical fantasy children's horror film directed by Hen...
The Polar Express (film)
The Polar Express is a 2004 motion capture computer-animated fantasy film based on the children's book of the same title by Chris Van Allsburg.
The Polar Express is a 2004 motion capture computer-animated fantasy film based on the children's book of the same title by Chris Van Allsburg.
The Santa Clause 2
The Santa Clause 2 is a 2002 American romantic comedy-holiday film and the sequel to the 1994 film, The Santa Clause.
The Santa Clause 2 is a 2002 American romantic comedy-holiday film and the sequel to the 1994 film, The Santa Clause.
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause is a 2006 American film, the sequel to The Santa Clause and The Santa Clause 2.
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause is a 2006 American film, the sequel to The Santa Clause and The Santa Clause 2.
The Shanty Where Santy Claus Lives
The Shanty Where Santy Claus Lives was a Christmas-themed Merrie Melodies cartoon short that was about a Great Depression setting of Christmas where Santa Claus was seeking shelter.
The Shanty Where Santy Claus Lives was a Christmas-themed Merrie Melodies cartoon short that was about a Great Depression setting of Christmas where Santa Claus was seeking shelter.
The Spirit of Christmas (short film)
The Spirit of Christmas is the name of two different animated short films made by Trey Parker and Matt Stone.
The Spirit of Christmas is the name of two different animated short films made by Trey Parker and Matt Stone.
The Story of Santa Claus (TV 1996)
The Story of Santa Claus is a 1996 animated TV special directed by Toby Bluth.
The Story of Santa Claus is a 1996 animated TV special directed by Toby Bluth.
The Year Without a Santa Claus
The Year Without a Santa Claus is a 1974 Rankin/Bass stop motion animated television special.
The Year Without a Santa Claus is a 1974 Rankin/Bass stop motion animated television special.
The Year Without a Santa Claus (2006 film)
The Year Without a Santa Claus is a 90-minute 2006 live-action remake of the Rankin-Bass classic The Year Without a Santa Claus which premiered on NBC December 11, 2006.
The Year Without a Santa Claus is a 90-minute 2006 live-action remake of the Rankin-Bass classic The Year Without a Santa Claus which premiered on NBC December 11, 2006.
Twice Upon a Christmas
Twice Upon A Christmas is a 2001 sequel to the PAX television film, Once Upon A Christmas.
Twice Upon A Christmas is a 2001 sequel to the PAX television film, Once Upon A Christmas.
Woodland Critter Christmas
"Woodland Critter Christmas" is episode 125 of the Comedy Central series South Park, and originally aired December 15, 2004.
"Woodland Critter Christmas" is episode 125 of the Comedy Central series South Park, and originally aired December 15, 2004.
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