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Santa, Jr.

  • TV Movie
  • 2002
  • TV-PG
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
620
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Lauren Holly, Judd Nelson, and Nick Stabile in Santa, Jr. (2002)
Holiday ComedyComedyFantasyHolidayRomance

Father Christmas's son tries to follow in his father's footsteps, but gets arrested while delivering presents.Father Christmas's son tries to follow in his father's footsteps, but gets arrested while delivering presents.Father Christmas's son tries to follow in his father's footsteps, but gets arrested while delivering presents.

  • Director
    • Kevin Connor
  • Writer
    • Marc Hershon
  • Stars
    • Lauren Holly
    • Judd Nelson
    • Nick Stabile
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.4/10
    620
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Kevin Connor
    • Writer
      • Marc Hershon
    • Stars
      • Lauren Holly
      • Judd Nelson
      • Nick Stabile
    • 8User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Lauren Holly
    Lauren Holly
    • Susan Flynn
    Judd Nelson
    Judd Nelson
    • Darryl Bedford
    Nick Stabile
    Nick Stabile
    • Chris Kringle, Jr
    George Wallace
    George Wallace
    • Norm Potter
    Ed Gale
    Ed Gale
    • Stan
    Rodger Bumpass
    Rodger Bumpass
    • Wally Fisk
    Diane Robin
    Diane Robin
    • Pietra Nero
    Jaime Gomez
    Jaime Gomez
    • Earl Hernandez
    • (as Jaime P. Gomez)
    Kimberly Scott
    Kimberly Scott
    • Mrs. Taylor
    Charles Robinson
    Charles Robinson
    • Judge Wheeler
    • (as Charlie Robinson)
    Gene Davis
    Gene Davis
    • Digregorio
    • (as Eugene M. Davis)
    Antoine Furbert
    • Theo
    Alan Shearman
    Alan Shearman
    • Dr. Romain
    Alexis Howard-Thomas
    • Scirocco
    Marc Hershon
    Marc Hershon
    • Jake
    Chase Ellison
    Chase Ellison
    • Christopher
    Wyatt Alvarez
    • CJ
    Kris Romero
    • Monica
    • Director
      • Kevin Connor
    • Writer
      • Marc Hershon
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    7honest_reviews17

    A fun, light-hearted Christmas movie!

    This movie tells the story of Santa Jr, who runs into trouble while trying to deliver presents early. The rest of the film has similar humor to Home Alone or Jingle All the Way, with a bit more serious tone. But overall the film is very family friendly and worth a watch if you're looking for something simple but enjoyable in a sort of 80's / 90's way.
    7helpless_dancer

    A chip off the old block

    Never figured Saint Nick for a family man. In this he gives the reins over to his son which leads to all the cutesy pie things with children and love that you'd expect from any holiday family film. Amusing movie with it's own take on Christmas but still just one more show designed to warm the cockles of your heart.
    6lastliberal

    A Slacker Christmasd

    I could just sit and stare at Lauren Holley for 100 minutes and never complain. She is just so cute!

    She was cute as a button in the charming tale of Santa, Jr. (Nick Stabile), a slacker that couldn't understand the meaning of Christmas. She almost ended up spending Christams stuck in the house with him after he was placed on house arrest, but Judd Nelson comes to the rescue, and he and his partner (George Wallace) manage to keep her occupied.

    Santa Jr, and his elf (Ed Gale - O Brother, Where Art Thou? and Chucky's stunt double) get it together in time to save Christmas, and the slacker learns that the Christmas spirit is not about Christmas, but exists any time you do something for someone else with no expectation of reward.
    3angelasaban

    Confusing

    I am a sap for Christmas movies, I will watch almost anything! This movie, however cute in places, appeared to have multiple writers with different directions!

    The movie was 3/4 through when suddenly I am told that Santa Jr no longer believes in the Christmas spirit. That was the first I'd heard of it! Yet he still continues to tell others, "Not to give up hope." Cute idea, poorly executed, there are plenty of sappy Santa movies out there, watch a better one!

    I would recommend "Single Santa Seeks Mrs. Claus", which is a Santa Jr, who wants to be Santa!
    7inkblot11

    Not just for the junior crowd!

    Santa Jr, a young adult male, is caught near a family's fireplace, by the police, after a frantic 911 call. Junior could have prevented getting himself caught but just does not have the Christmas spirit. Having no ready cash, he gets a public defender (Lauren Holly). She manages to get him released to her home for the holidays but Junior will be under house arrest. This ticks off a handsome detective (Judd Nelson) who has a crush on Holly and is afraid the Christmas bandit will be dangerous. And, what about Christmas? Doesn't Santa need all of his helpers? Many film fans will always have a welcome mat out for cheerful, sweet holiday films. If you are one of these, try to find this little charmer. It has some laughs, some lessons, and a dash of romance. Production values are first rate. At holiday time, you'll be glad you added this one to your wish list.

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    • Trivia
      The first of five (as of 2015) Christmas/Santa Claus themed movies directed by Kevin Connor, beginning with Santa, Jr. (2002), A Boyfriend for Christmas (2004), Farewell Mr. Kringle (2010), Annie Claus Is Coming to Town (2011), and most recently, A Christmas Kiss II (2014).
    • Quotes

      Norm Potter: You must be his elf.

      Stan: I'm my own elf.

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    • Release date
      • December 6, 2002 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Santa Junior
    • Filming locations
      • San Diego, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Hallmark Entertainment
      • Alpine Medien Productions
      • Larry Levinson Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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