Becoming Santa

2010

1h 37m

Holiday

Documentary

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80%

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5 Reviews

76%

Popcornmeter

500+ Ratings

Jack spends a season playing Santa Claus for children and learns about the benefits of belief.

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Amy Curtis

We Got This Covered

The film presents interesting historical information with a great Christmas-y soundtrack, making for a somewhat enjoyable watch.

Rated: 6/10

Jun 2, 2013

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John Gholson

Cinematical

It's charming, informative, and, best of all, really funny.

Feb 9, 2012

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Christopher Campbell

Movies.com

Surprisingly hilarious without being too mocking nor too cute.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 17, 2011

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Erik Childress

eFilmCritic.com

This is a more honest (and certainly less hokey) manifestation of a true Christmas story; the kind that should be added to the spate of annual holiday fare. Like perhaps on a double bill with Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale.

Rated: 3/4

May 11, 2011

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Fred Topel

Screen Junkies

I don't think Jack ever got it. He remains cynical when working with real children. He makes jokes at the expense of babbling incomprehensible kids. Look, we know it makes no sense, but you don't have to joke about it with their parents.

Mar 31, 2011

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Audience Member

So excellent I couldn't stand it. Cried alot. Touched my heart.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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Audience Member

A real american christmas story.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/16/23

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Audience Member

Excellent documentary . . . but for ADULTS ONLY.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/08/23

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Audience Member

I enjoyed how informative and funny this was! Plus,it shows how big of a role Santa plays in our society.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/29/23

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Audience Member

This documentary was a little uneven, but Jack's story was still eye opening and even touching at times. I also liked learning about some of the history of Santa.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/12/23

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Audience Member

An excellent documentary about trying out the red suit and seeing what comes with the territory.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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Synopsis

Jack spends a season playing Santa Claus for children and learns about the benefits of belief.

Director: Jeff Myers
Producer: Jeff Myers, Jack Sanderson
Screenwriter: Jack Sanderson
Production Co: CoPilot Pictures
Genre: Holiday, Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 26, 2012
Runtime: 1h 37m

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