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Dear Santa

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The U.S. Postal Service makes it possible for the public to safely adopt letters to Santa Claus during Christmastime.
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David Ehrlich IndieWire 12/12/2020
C
It's hard to imagine a time when audiences were more in need of absolutely shameless treacle, but anyone who brings those hopes into "Dear Santa" will find them returned to sender. Go to Full Review
Richard Whittaker Austin Chronicle 12/12/2020
3/5
This is truly life-affirming and uplifting, a reminder that there can be real kindness in the world. Go to Full Review
Nell Minow RogerEbert.com 12/04/2020
3.5/4
I cried happily all the way through Dear Santa. Go to Full Review
Steven Warner In Review Online 06/05/2021
Dear Santa, is a film that ... seems to exist solely to indict film critics (this one, included) for their churlish and heartless ways. Go to Full Review
Pamela Powell Daily Journal (Kankakee, IL) 03/16/2021
3.5/4
I believe. And you will, too, after seeing Dana Nachman's newest uplifting documentary "Dear Santa." Go to Full Review
Sarah Knight Adamson Sarah's Backstage Pass 12/29/2020
3.5/4
As the viewer, you'll experience the joy of the Christmas spirit. You can't help be inspired by Santa's elves and the trouble they encounter in finding the kids' perfect gifts. Go to Full Review
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Stephen C @bob25009 Dec 29 Real footage in 42 minutes, and 15 seconds!!! Ages 7 and up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Dan W @Paxipo Dec 23 Funny smart thoughtful sweet light Christmas good fun yes See more Mini T @MiniThor Dec 21 This movie feels like it should be bad at times - maybe because of the lower budget or some of the simpler production choices - but it never is. The cast plays everything completely straight, and that sincerity carries the whole film. Jack Black is genuinely great, and the rest of the actors match his energy. It has just the right amount of cheesiness, but it’s earned, not forced. The direction and camera work keep things intimate, which actually works in its favor. It’s a surprisingly warm, enjoyable Christmas movie that knows exactly what it is and leans into it See more 12/08/2024 I have worked for years with survivors of abuse and the occult. This takes real application to what those who have been involved in the occult explain is needed for the demonic to have power over a person. Do not take your kids. This plants very dangerous ideas that are real and have long term affects spiritually. Satan is not a friend, but an angel of light. He comes to offer all worldly pleasure for your soul, which he intends to torment for eternity. This is horrible See more 11/28/2024 I would give it zero stars if possible, how dare you try to mock my faith with you idiotic satan! Do not watch, the worst film ever made See more 11/24/2024 Do not watch this. It’s horrible. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis The U.S. Postal Service makes it possible for the public to safely adopt letters to Santa Claus during Christmastime.
Director
Dana Nachman
Producer
Brendan Gaul, Chelsea Matter, Christopher Karpenko, Dana Nachman
Screenwriter
Dana Nachman
Distributor
IFC Films
Production Co
IFC Films
Genre
Holiday, Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 4, 2020, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 4, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA)
$4.1K
Runtime
1h 24m
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