# Santa Claus Is a Stinker (1982)

> A disastrously crowded christmas-eve help center becomes the stage for a mercilessly funny collision of romantic misery, neurotic charity, and festive absurdity.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/8690

## Facts

- Runtime: 88 min
- Genres: Comedy
- Director: Jean-Marie Poiré
- Cast: Gérard Jugnot, Thierry Lhermitte, Anémone, Christian Clavier, Marie-Anne Chazel, Josiane Balasko, Bruno Moynot, Martin Lamotte
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084555/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: irreverent, sardonic, claustrophobic, christmas viewing, group comedy night

## Synopsis

A chaotic holiday season takes a wild turn when a Santa impersonator's plans go awry.

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