Dear Santa

Nov 24, 2024

1h 48m

★ 6.2

Jack Black is NOT Santa.

Overview

Likeable 6th grader Liam writes to Santa asking him to prove that he's real. But Liam is dyslexic and accidentally sends his letter to Satan instead, who shows up at Liam's house, excited to have his first fanboy letter and wanting a little of Liam's soul.

Genres

Fantasy

Comedy

Production Companies

Paramount Pictures

Farrelly Brothers

Kraymation Films

Dear Santa Trailers

Cast

Satan

Jack Black

Liam Turner

Robert Timothy Smith

Dr. Finkleman

Keegan-Michael Key

Molly Turner

Brianne Howey

Bill Turner

Hayes MacArthur

Mr. Charles

P.J. Byrne

Gibby

Jaden Carson Baker

Emma

Kai Cech

Post Malone

Aidan

Gavin Munn

Crossing Guard

Cate Freedman

Lucifer (uncredited)

Ben Stiller

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