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Santa Who?

  • TV Movie
  • 2000
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
2.3K
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Leslie Nielsen in Santa Who? (2000)
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Santa suffers a case of amnesia on the eve of his busiest season.Santa suffers a case of amnesia on the eve of his busiest season.Santa suffers a case of amnesia on the eve of his busiest season.

  • Director
    • William Dear
  • Writers
    • Debra Frank
    • Steve L. Hayes
    • Chad Hoffman
  • Stars
    • Leslie Nielsen
    • Steven Eckholdt
    • Robyn Lively
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.3/10
    2.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • William Dear
    • Writers
      • Debra Frank
      • Steve L. Hayes
      • Chad Hoffman
    • Stars
      • Leslie Nielsen
      • Steven Eckholdt
      • Robyn Lively
    • 25User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations total

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    Leslie Nielsen
    Leslie Nielsen
    • Santa Claus
    Steven Eckholdt
    Steven Eckholdt
    • Peter Albright
    Robyn Lively
    Robyn Lively
    • Claire Dreyer
    Max Morrow
    Max Morrow
    • Zack Dreyer
    Tommy Davidson
    Tommy Davidson
    • Max
    Darren Frost
    Darren Frost
    • Rupert the Elf
    Karen LeBlanc
    Karen LeBlanc
    • Lenny
    • (as Karen Leblanc)
    R.D. Reid
    • Grady
    Ted Atherton
    Ted Atherton
    • George
    Stewart Arnott
    Stewart Arnott
    • Lusby
    Carol Lempert
    • Ellen
    Roger Clown
    • Ray
    Elizabeth Saunders
    Elizabeth Saunders
    • Nancy
    • (as Elizabeth Brown)
    Laura de Carteret
    Laura de Carteret
    • Sister Greta
    Richard Fitzpatrick
    Richard Fitzpatrick
    • Detective Lohenry
    Karen Robinson
    Karen Robinson
    • Dr. Ericson
    Connor Cunningham
    • Young Peter
    William Dear
    William Dear
    • Sparky
    • (as Bill Dear)
    • Director
      • William Dear
    • Writers
      • Debra Frank
      • Steve L. Hayes
      • Chad Hoffman
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews25

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    6LetsReviewThat26

    Nice but cheesy

    Starting off I will say Leslie Nielson seemed a better fit as Santa in all I want for Christmas, though having said that his performance her is still warming and nice. And although a little cheesy in places its a nice watch. So one day while flying in his sleigh Santa suddenly falls out because elf and safety was on a break. He gets amnesia and forgets his Santa and it's down to a little boy and family to get him back on track. Of course theres always an evil person and the elves are silly but all in good fun. I just think this was overall a nice Christmas movie to watch that had a good cast and fun moments.
    sk8ing_lady2001

    Hilarious

    I love the TV-movie "Santa Who?" It is such a classic. One reason is Leslie Nielsen, who plays the one-and-only Santa Claus.

    Peter Albright (Steven Eckholdt) is another highlight.

    Everything is to love about this film. That is why I enjoy it.
    9gloomyrival

    A wonderful Christmas movie!

    This is a heart-warming Christmas movie for the entire family. Leslie Nielsen is terrific as Santa Claus. He is both engaging and benevolent as the jolly St. Nicholas. Tommy Davidson steals the scenes as the task-master elf...some of the best scenes in the movie. The movie itself is colorful and fun to watch. A charming spin on Christmas with an amnesiac Santa. The story is simple and predictable, but still is a joy to watch from beginning to end. Take my advice and set your clock back to eight years old, and just settle in on a cold winter's day and watch this movie...it will bring the spirit of Christmas back to you. Thumbs up!
    7srmccarthy

    Cute little movie...

    It looks like Disney is starting to understand that animation is not the only entertainment people desire! This is a pretty good little flick! I can not say this movie is outstanding, but it is enjoyable (in fact it is pretty funny).
    shawn_allen

    Leslie Nielsen is great as Santa!

    Leslie Nielsen was the best part of the movie! He was perfect as Santa, better than in "All I want for Christmas," albeit that was more a cameo role. He played an amnesiac Santa with just the right amount of confusion and sympathy. The part where he (re)learned the Christmas Carols was one of the most original parts. Overall a very enjoyable holiday movie.

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    • Trivia
      This film marks the second of three times where Leslie Nielsen played Santa Claus. The other two were in the film "All I Want for Christmas" (1991) and an episode of the animated TV series "Chilly Beach" (2003).
    • Goofs
      When the police call the news reporter to tell them about the people who have been missing their grandfather for ten years, in the reporters close up when he starts to wonder if he is with the real Santa Claus, a Canada Post truck can be seen in the background, which should not be there, since the movie's set in the United States. However, this does make sense at the same time, because the movie was filmed in Toronto, Canada.
    • Connections
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 19, 2000 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Vilken tomte?
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • American Broadcasting Company (ABC)
      • Gleneagle Productions
      • Hearst Entertainment Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 32m(92 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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