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Dec 20, 2019 · Santa Claus movies offer a mix of genres, from kids' comedies like "Elf" to horror films like "Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2," providing options for different tastes during the holiday season. As the ultimate holiday icon, Santa Claus movies share a dominant place in many fan-favorite Christmas releases.
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- Edmund Gwenn — Miracle on 34th Street. When I was younger, my parents told me that mall Santas were actually the big guy's helpers, but that the Santa in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was the real deal.
- Kurt Russell — The Christmas Chronicles. Kurt Russell is one of cinema's most reliable badasses. He was Snake Plissken in "Escape from New York" (and its sequel).
- Mickey Rooney — The Year Without a Santa Claus. "The Year Without a Santa Claus" is the best of the Rankin/Bass Christmas specials, thanks in large part to Mickey Rooney, who plays Santa.
- David Harbour — Violent Night. When we first meet David Harbour's Santa Claus, he's drunk in a pub in England, taking a break on Christmas Eve because he's so disillusioned by the world's lack of holiday spirit.
- Klaus (2019) Klaus. PG. Animation. Family. Release Date. November 8, 2019. Director. Sergio Pablos. Cast. Joan Cusack , Rashida Jones , J.K. Simmons , Jason Schwartzman , Mila Brener , Tucker Meek.
- Elf (2003) Elf. PG. Comedy. Family. Fantasy. Romance. Release Date. October 9, 2003. Director. Jon Favreau. Cast. Will Ferrell , James Caan , Bob Newhart , Edward Asner , Mary Steenburgen , Zooey Deschanel.
- The Santa Clause (1994) The Santa Clause. PG. Release Date. November 11, 1994. Director. John Pasquin. Cast. Tim Allen , Wendy Crewson , Judge Reinhold , Eric Lloyd , David Krumholtz , Larry Brandenburg.
- Violent Night (2022) Violent Night. R. Action. Comedy. Crime. Release Date. December 2, 2022. Director. Tommy Wirkola. Cast. David Harbour , John Leguizamo , Beverly D'Angelo , Alex Hassell , Alexis Louder.
Dec 3, 2019 · We put together a list of magical Santa movies that celebrate the most heartwarming stories about the man in the big red suit. There are classic holiday movies like The Polar Express and Miracle on 34th Street, as well as newer comedies like Fred Claus that give a modern spin to the beloved gift-giver.
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Dec 3, 2023 · From classic Christmas-movie Santas to obscure versions of Kris Kringle, these are the best jolly (usually) old (usually) men (usually).
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Sep 12, 2022 · David Huddleston ’s breezy, unabashedly old-fashioned Santa is a tidy counterpoint to Dudley Moore ’s technophile elf Patch and John Lithgow ’s bellowing, cigar-munching toy magnate BZ. Read ...
Dec 18, 2021 · Which movies starring Santa are most beloved by viewers? The Santa Clause (1994) – 6.5. The origin story of Santa Claus is brought to life in 1994's The Santa Clause. Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) is the latest in a long line of Santas, taking his predecessor's place after he falls off the roof and dies.
