4.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Santa Claus: The Movie (1985)
Santa Claus: The Movie (1985)
Overview
In ancient times, a man named Claus, who delivers toys in his small village, fulfils his destiny to become Santa Claus after meeting an expert toy-making elf, Patch, in the North Pole. In the present day, Santa Claus has become overwhelmed by his workload, and the disgruntled Patch flees the workshop to New York City. There, Patch unknowingly threatens the fate of Christmas by taking a job at a failing toy company run by a scheming businessman.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
4.9
Overview
In ancient times, a man named Claus, who delivers toys in his small village, fulfils his destiny to become Santa Claus after meeting an expert toy-making elf, Patch, in the North Pole. In the present day, Santa Claus has become overwhelmed by his workload, and the disgruntled Patch flees the workshop to New York City. There, Patch unknowingly threatens the fate of Christmas by taking a job at a failing toy company run by a scheming businessman.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central conflict explicitly critiques ruthless commercialism and profit-driven exploitation as threats to the spirit of Christmas, championing instead traditional values of genuine giving and belief.
This 1985 Christmas film features primarily traditional casting, consistent with the era and the established portrayal of its characters. The narrative focuses on classic holiday themes without critiquing traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI-driven themes.
Secondary
The film celebrates the cultural traditions of Christmas, which are rooted in Christianity, portraying the spirit of giving, joy, and belief as inherently good and magical. It aligns with the virtues of generosity and hope often associated with the holiday.
Santa Claus: The Movie (1985) is a family-oriented Christmas film centered on the traditional Santa Claus narrative. There are no discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in the movie's plot or character arcs, resulting in no portrayal to evaluate.
Santa Claus: The Movie, 1985, does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The film's narrative centers on a traditional Christmas fantasy, focusing on Santa's origins and a conflict with a toy manufacturer, without incorporating any elements related to transsexual identity or experiences.
The film does not feature any female characters engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents. Female characters like Mrs. Claus and Cornelia are present but do not participate in action sequences of this nature.
All major characters, including Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, maintain their historically or canonically established genders. Original characters created for the film do not constitute gender swaps.
This film introduces original characters and portrays established figures like Santa Claus consistent with historical and canonical depictions. There are no instances where a character, previously established as one race in source material or history, is portrayed as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.3
6.3
Critic Ratings
2.2
N/A
Who Made This
Actors
| Name | Role | Gender | Race | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dudley Moore | Patch | Male | White |  United Kingdom |
John Lithgow | B.Z. | Male | White |  United States |
David Huddleston | Santa Claus | Male | White | United States |
Burgess Meredith | Ancient Elf | Male | White | United States |
Judy Cornwell | Anya Claus | Female | White | United Kingdom |
Jeffrey Kramer | Towzer | Male | White | United States |
Actor Breakdown
Gender
Male
Female
83%
17%
Race
White
100%
Nationalities
United Kingdom
33%
United States
67%
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