Defending Santa (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2013, Defending Santa is a comedy, family and tv movie film directed by Brian Skiba, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Kris Kringle, aka Santa Claus, goes on trial for mental competency in Small Town U.S.A.
Who’s in it. Defending Santa stars Dean Cain as Sheriff Scott Hanson, Jud Tylor as Sarah Walker, John Savage as Judge Willis and Gary Hudson as Robert Nielson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Defending Santa has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Defending Santa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Defending Santa tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Defending Santa (2013)?
- In US, Defending Santa is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Defending Santa worth watching?
- Defending Santa holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Defending Santa?
- Defending Santa stars Dean Cain, Jud Tylor, John Savage, Gary Hudson and Eric Scott Woods.
- When was Defending Santa released?
- Defending Santa was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.