Christmas has already arrived and, with it, that pleasant excuse to watch Christmas-themed films.
With that in mind, how about a list of movies starring Bom Velhinho? Below, we list 12 films with Santa Claus available on streaming platforms!
12 films with Santa Claus to watch in streaming
Whatever Happened to Santa Claus (2014)
In the comedy “Que Fim Leva Santa Claus”, father and son help Santa Claus return home. In the plot, the boy Tom discovers that the good old man is in his garage after crashing his new sleigh. The boy asks his father for help, but Santa Claus ends up being arrested while trying to retrieve his reindeer.
Christmas Chronicles (2018)
Kurt Russell plays Santa Claus in the Netflix comedy “The Christmas Chronicles.” In the story, two brothers discover that Santa Claus is in their house and, when they get into his sleigh, they end up knocking him over.
To correct the confusion and avoid being added to the naughty list, the brothers team up with Santa Claus to save Christmas.
Christmas Chronicles: Part Two (2020)
Chris Columbus, director of the Christmas classic “Home Alone,” directs this sequel to “The Christmas Chronicles.” Kurt Russell returns as the good old man and, in the plot, an envious elf wants to end Christmas.
Illusion that you too live (1947)
Considered one of cinema’s greatest Christmas classics, “De Ilusão Also Se Vive” is a comedy-drama directed by George Seaton.
Set in New York, the plot follows Kris Kringle (Edmund Gwenn), an older man who works as Santa Claus in a department store.
However, when Kris claims to be the real Santa Claus, his claim leads to a trial to prove his sanity and the authenticity of his identity.
Acclaimed, the film won three Oscars, including Best Supporting Actor for Edmund Gwenn.
Uncle Christmas (2007)
Santa’s brother is the protagonist of this comedy directed by David Dobkin. In “Uncle Claus,” Paul Giamatti plays Nick, the precious Santa Claus. Vince Vaughn plays Fred, Santa’s brother, who grew up in his shadow and became a troubled boy.
When Fred is arrested after a scam, he asks his brother for help in posting bail. Nick agrees, but on the condition that Fred goes to the North Pole to work to get the money.
Unhappy Night (2022)
Crafting an unconventional portrait of the good old man, “Unhappy Night” features a foul-mouthed, drinking, violence-ridden Santa Claus to save Christmas.
David Harbor plays Santa Claus, who springs into action against mercenaries who break into the home of a wealthy family and take them hostage. The cast also includes John Leguizamo, Alex Hassell and Beverly D’Angelo.
Klaus (2019)
The Netflix animation “Klaus” reinterprets the origin of Santa Claus. The film received critical acclaim, won numerous awards and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Film.
In the plot, a young postman is sent to an isolated village and befriends Klaus, a lonely old woodcutter who makes toys.
My Santa Claus (1994)
Starring Tim Allen, “My Santa Claus” was a commercial success and ended up getting more sequels.
In the plot, salesman Scott (Allen) accidentally knocks Santa Claus off the roof. As a result, he takes on the role of the good old man and delivers the toys. However, he realizes that he is gaining weight and growing a beard, turning into Santa Claus.
Merry Christmas (2022)
Bringing the good old man into a murderous robot version, “Merry Christmas” is a Christmas slasher. The plot revolves around a toy store’s robotic Santa Claus who loses control and starts killing people on Christmas Eve.
A Christmas Call (2023)
With humor and whimsy, “A Christmas Call” follows a father and his daughter who help a man who claims to be Santa Claus and is being chased. Ludacris plays a father who is skeptical about Christmas due to a childhood accident, while Lil Rel Howery plays a funny Santa Claus.
The Perfect Christmas Present (2000)
Two girls find a machine that controls the weather, a discovery that comes in handy for one of them, who hasn’t done her homework.
They use the contraption to make it snow in Los Angeles and bring forward the Christmas holidays, canceling classes. However, the car belongs to Santa Claus himself.
A Christmas Wish (1991)
Leslie Nielsen plays the good old man in “A Christmas Wish.” The plot follows two brothers who, upon meeting Santa Claus, ask for a gift of reconciliation from their divorced parents. The cast also includes Lauren Bacall.
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