The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus

1985 • 50 min • Animation · Family

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Synopsis

The Great Ak calls a council of the Immortals to ask that Santa Claus be given immortality. And to justify it, he tells the history of Santa Claus. The Ak found an abandoned baby and gave it to a lioness and a fairy to raise, who named him Claus. When Claus grew up, the Great Ak showed him the evil and hardship in the world and Claus decides to live there and relieve some of the suffering. He decides to make toys for orphans, but King Awgwa, the ruler of the valley where Claus lives doesn't want the children to be happy, and there is a great battle among Immortals.

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

24 reviews

57 Audience · 24 · 100%

This animated tale explores the origin story of Santa Claus, from his discovery as a baby raised by magical creatures to his mission of bringing joy to children. He faces challenges from the grumpy King Awgwa, leading to a magical confrontation to protect the spirit of giving.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 0/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 4/10

Heads up

Some fantasy peril and conflict
Brief moments of tension
A grumpy villain character

What it models well

Kindness and generosity
The power of giving
Overcoming selfishness

Talk about it after

The importance of helping others
Why some people are unkind
The magic of belief

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