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I Believe in Santa

  • 2022
  • PG
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
4.6/10
4.7K
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John Ducey and Christina Moore in I Believe in Santa (2022)
Love is a gift. But when you find out the man you've fallen for still believes in Santa, do you accept it or send it back?
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Love is a gift. But when you find out the man you've fallen for still believes in Santa, do you accept it - or send it back?Love is a gift. But when you find out the man you've fallen for still believes in Santa, do you accept it - or send it back?Love is a gift. But when you find out the man you've fallen for still believes in Santa, do you accept it - or send it back?

  • Director
    • Alex Ranarivelo
  • Writer
    • John Ducey
  • Stars
    • Christina Moore
    • John Ducey
    • Violet McGraw
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.6/10
    4.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Alex Ranarivelo
    • Writer
      • John Ducey
    • Stars
      • Christina Moore
      • John Ducey
      • Violet McGraw
    • 68User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Christina Moore
    Christina Moore
    • Lisa
    John Ducey
    John Ducey
    • Tom
    Violet McGraw
    Violet McGraw
    • Ella
    Sachin Bhatt
    Sachin Bhatt
    • Assan
    Lateefah Holder
    Lateefah Holder
    • Sharon
    Matthew Glave
    Matthew Glave
    • Grant
    Paxton Booth
    Paxton Booth
    • Freckles
    Charley Debenedetti
    Charley Debenedetti
    • Sled Master
    Brooke Dillman
    Brooke Dillman
    • Trivia Master
    Mark W. Gray
    Mark W. Gray
    • Santa Claus
    Vera Lugo
    Vera Lugo
    • Singer #4
    Tim Mollen
    Tim Mollen
    • Mr. Cranky
    Matthew Nguyen
    • Yang
    Shaun Paul Piccinino
    Shaun Paul Piccinino
    • Freckle's Dad
    Meredith Pyle
    Meredith Pyle
    • Meredith
    Missi Pyle
    Missi Pyle
    • Missi Toe
    • Director
      • Alex Ranarivelo
    • Writer
      • John Ducey
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    7hawk_moondance

    Took Me By Surprise

    Like a lot of other reviewers, I found the love story hard to buy. Like one other reviewer I saw, I was pretty convinced that the actual couple was Tom and Assan.

    BUT, I love seeing a love of doing all of the holiday things with kids. This movie caught all of the family rituals of Christmas without being overbearing and just stressful like it was depicted in Bad Mom's Christmas. There was a joy in sharing all of those rituals with the kid that made it believable.

    In the end, I really liked the message of the movie. I liked all of the reasons to believe and all of the reasons not to steal that from your children. For me, this movie was all about Ella, the little girl even though she was supposed to be playing the minor role.

    I couldn't buy the love story--my apologies to the married actors. But, I didn't need to in order to buy into the powerful Christmas message of this movie. I was prepared to hate it and was pleasantly surprised.
    1darthsteele-39338

    The 2 leads are married in real life! That's HILARIOUS!

    I laughed my head off when I read that the two lead characters are married in real life! That explains how two of the oddest looking actors ever, both wound up in the same movie. But it does NOT explain the lack of chemistry! The only thing that explains that, is the fact that they are horrible horrible actors! But honestly I couldn't get past her crazy eyes and his facial expressions and, let's be honest, looks. Also, and I know I'm not the only one to feel this way, I would have believed a romance between our lead male actor and his best male friend more than I believed the actual story that the writer went with. Oh ya, and he IS creepy! Get that little girl away from him!
    2geengrey

    Ohhh man

    I LOVE a bad Christmas movie. I watch them all with my family who thankfully enjoy them as much as I do but this one is hard to watch. The casting is questionable, there appears to be zero chemistry between the main characters and too much disgusting slurpy drinking, kissing and other sounds. Blegh! ASMR in all the wrong ways. Save yourself and skip this one. Even with a stiff Christmas drink this movie was unwatchable. I could not find one good thing to say about it. Maybe if Mystery Science Theatre got a hold of it they could make it watchable. The cringy expressions the main characters make throughout would be great to hear their comments on.
    6catrine-48845

    Movie was OK

    I think the movie was watchable but ,somewhat corny .I had no idea the two lead actors are married in real life. I did not feel there was any chemistry between them and they seem somewhat awkward together . I've never Heard of either one of them. The movie is about a man that actually believes there is a Santa Claus. It's kind of cute and I was able to watch the whole thing without getting bored. I think it deserves at least a 5 or 6 star rating. I really wasn't expecting much and there was nothing else to watch. I did expect the lead actor, Tom , To hook up with his roommate, Assan. I think they got along better together. Watch this without any high expectations and you may enjoy it.
    2frosty-44431

    I Feel Mean Saying This But......

    Eurghhh, I really tried what with it being Christmas an all. But i just couldn't get over the following:

    1) The main woman character (her eyes) constantly with a shocked expression, was really making my own eyes ache

    2) The main guy character, playing the "Boyfriend". A "Boyfriend" who is extremely camp and wears far more make-up than his "Girlfriend"

    3) The storyline...euggh, it's just a payday film really isn't it. All been done before, very cheesy, yet very odd, mainly because the characters just don't click as a couple "in love"

    Overall, I'd give this a miss. Many classics to watch over the Christmas period instead!

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    • Trivia
      Christina Moore and John Ducey are married in real life, and have been since 2008.
    • Goofs
      Shortly after Lisa finds out Tom believes in Santa Tom messages Lisa about their plans on Monday, when he sends the text it states the time it was sent above the message, which is typical for Apple Messages when a text hasn't been sent for more than an hour, however when Lisa's screen is shown it doesn't have the time stamp.
    • Soundtracks
      Christmas Every Day
      Composed by Katelyn Epperly

      Performed by Katelyn Epperly

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    • Release date
      • December 14, 2022 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Todavía creo en Santa
    • Filming locations
      • Mammoth Mountain Ski area, Mammoth Lakes, California, USA(Location)
    • Production companies
      • ESX Entertainment
      • Lila Lane Pictures
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      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.00 : 1

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