Santa Claus (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1959, Santa Claus is a fantasy, drama and family film directed by René Cardona, running about 94 minutes. “Better Than a Visit from Saint Nick Himself!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Pitch, the mean-spirited devil, is trying to ruin Christmas. Santa Claus teams up with Merlin the Magician and the children of the world in order to save the day!
Who’s in it. Santa Claus stars José Elías Moreno as Santa Claus, Cesáreo Quezadas 'Pulgarcito' as Pedro, José Luis Aguirre as El Diablo and Armando Arriola as Merlin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Santa Claus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel and FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Santa Claus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Santa Claus tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Santa Claus (1959)?
- In US, Santa Claus is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Santa Claus worth watching?
- Santa Claus holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Santa Claus?
- Santa Claus stars José Elías Moreno, Cesáreo Quezadas 'Pulgarcito', José Luis Aguirre, Armando Arriola and Lupita Quezadas.
- When was Santa Claus released?
- Santa Claus was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.