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Santa Fake

  • 2019
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
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Judd Nelson, Jeff Fahey, Tony Amendola, John Rhys-Davies, Heather Elizabeth Morris, and Damian McGinty in Santa Fake (2019)
The Christmas-themed family film will follow Pat Keeley, a young man from Ireland who has emigrated to the United States and finds himself caught up in an escalating whirlwind of shenanigans that takes him from New York to Santa Fe.
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The Christmas-themed family film will follow Pat Keeley, a young man from Ireland who has emigrated to the United States and finds himself caught up in an escalating whirlwind of shenanigans... Read allThe Christmas-themed family film will follow Pat Keeley, a young man from Ireland who has emigrated to the United States and finds himself caught up in an escalating whirlwind of shenanigans that takes him from New York to Santa Fe.The Christmas-themed family film will follow Pat Keeley, a young man from Ireland who has emigrated to the United States and finds himself caught up in an escalating whirlwind of shenanigans that takes him from New York to Santa Fe.

  • Director
    • J.M. Burris
  • Writer
    • J.M. Burris
  • Stars
    • Ryan O'Malley
    • Pancho Moler
    • Damian McGinty
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.8/10
    275
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    • Director
      • J.M. Burris
    • Writer
      • J.M. Burris
    • Stars
      • Ryan O'Malley
      • Pancho Moler
      • Damian McGinty
    • 22User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Ryan O'Malley
    • Baby Pat
    Pancho Moler
    Pancho Moler
    • Alowishus
    Damian McGinty
    Damian McGinty
    • Pat Keeley
    John Rhys-Davies
    John Rhys-Davies
    • Joe O'Brian
    Wyatt Mortenson
    • Fred
    Jeff Fahey
    Jeff Fahey
    • Jim Kelly
    Judd Nelson
    Judd Nelson
    • Seb Shew
    Rebekah Wiggins
    Rebekah Wiggins
    • Bar Maid
    Scott Clark
    • Piano Man
    Charlene Fox
    • Bus Ticket Agent
    Gary Farmer
    Gary Farmer
    • Santa Claus
    Soledad St. Hilaire
    Soledad St. Hilaire
    • Mrs. Ortega
    Heather Elizabeth Morris
    Heather Elizabeth Morris
    • Emily Gresham
    • (as Heather Morris)
    Ryan Begay
    Ryan Begay
    • Officer Ryan
    Esodie Geiger
    Esodie Geiger
    • FBI Agent Martinez
    Elias Gallegos
    • FBI Agent 2
    Sylka Feliciano
    Sylka Feliciano
    • Mall Photographer Elf
    Gavin White
    Gavin White
    • Pushy Boy Dirk
    • Director
      • J.M. Burris
    • Writer
      • J.M. Burris
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    User reviews22

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    9jtma-05088

    Damian was great, what a great voice.

    This will be a new classic. The rolls were well developed, with just the right amount of magic, romance and singing. This will appeal to a large Christmas audience.
    9msantesson

    Super fun Movie

    This was a really cute movie and the singing was excellent!
    9vas-21355

    Very cute and fun!

    The cast is so fun! This is a very cute holiday family film. Damian McGinty shines and Heather Morris shows her post glee acting chops making for a great reunion between the two. The story is very original and the antics are hilarious.
    10daricy

    Santa Fake

    Absolutely love this movie. My Grandkids have watched it several times as well as I have. Damian was a awsome Santa.
    8rszudy-86931

    Unique Family Christmas Film

    I found "Santa Fake" to be a unique and delightful family Christmas movie. The film is well-crafted and set in Santa Fe at Christmas time. Damian McGinty as the central character has a natural flair for comedy. He is sincere and believable in the dramatic scenes. Santa/Damian and the kids are really touching. Damian's fine singing adds much to the story and its setting. This movie is worth telling your friends about to enjoy with their kids. Hopefully, we will see more of Damian McGinty on screen.

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      Damian McGinty and Heather Elizabeth Morris worked on Glee (2009) together.
    • Crazy credits
      Opening credits are shown on pages of a picture book, as someone flips the pages, alternating the pictures with the credits.

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    • Release date
      • October 4, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • website
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
      • Dutch
    • Also known as
      • Ненастоящий Санта
    • Filming locations
      • Santa Fe New Mexico, USA
    • Production companies
      • Dirt Floor Revival
      • Indion Entertainment Group
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    • Budget
      • $300,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 26m(86 min)
    • Color
      • Color

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