The Year Without a Santa Claus

All-new movie based on the holiday classic

2006 • 88 min • Comedy · Family · TV Movie

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Synopsis

Thoroughly disgruntled, Santa opts to take a year off from delivering presents, until a young man helps him rediscover the meaning of the holidays.

Our family guide

Best from age 4

Movie Knight Score

20 reviews

58 Audience · 20 · 100%

Santa Claus, feeling unappreciated, decides to skip Christmas. Two of his elves, Jingle and Jangle, journey to find proof of Christmas spirit, encountering new friends and challenges along the way.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Some peril when characters are caught in a storm.
A few mild arguments between characters.

What it models well

The spirit of giving
Belief and wonder
Community and kindness
Empathy and understanding

Talk about it after

What makes Christmas special?
Why is it important to appreciate others?
How can one person make a big difference?

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