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Waiting for Santa (1990)

1990-01-06 · 45m · EN
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It's Christmas Eve and Santa's given Barney and his friends a special job to take Derek (the new kid in the neighborhood) to see if Santa knows his Address. After arriving in Barney's special sleigh, the kids frolic on the ice, pretend to be elves in Santa's workshop and learn from Mrs. Claus that "doing things for others is what Christmas is all about."

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Frank OlsenWriterDwin TowellDirector

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David VossDavid VossBarneyRickey CarterRickey CarterDerekJeanne CairnsJeanne CairnsMrs. ClausBrian EppesBrian EppesMichaelLeah GloriaLeah GloriaLuciHenry HammackHenry HammackSanta ClausAlexander JhinAlexander JhinAdamBecky SwonkeBecky SwonkeAmyJessica ZuchaJessica ZuchaTinaBob WestBob WestBarney/The Snowman (voice)

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Family

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Genre affinityFantasy · FamilyTheme affinityFamilyPacingShortEmotional intensityFamily · FamilyDirector preference1572277Actor preference814873 · 317205 · 108405

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What is Waiting for Santa about?

It's Christmas Eve and Santa's given Barney and his friends a special job to take Derek (the new kid in the neighborhood) to see if Santa knows his Address. After arriving in Barney's special sleigh, the kids frolic on the ice, pretend to be elves in Santa's workshop and learn from Mrs. Claus that "doing things for others is what Christmas is all about."

How long is Waiting for Santa?

Waiting for Santa has a runtime of 45 minutes.