Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- witty
- warm
- festive
- christmas eve
- family movie night
What critics said
Critics generally found the film a warm, family-friendly Christmas comedy elevated by Jim Broadbent's exuberant Santa performance, though overall reviews were mixed.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Santa's arrest creates an urgent mission to save Christmas before the holiday arrives.
Santa Claus is treated as a detainee in a recognizable contemporary world while retaining the magical premise.
Recently paroled Steve and his young son work together to free Santa and restore Christmas.
The plot's central disruption is Santa's imprisonment, intersecting with Steve's recent parole and criminal-world complications.
Films like Get Santa, and why
Arthur Christmas
shared family-friendly christmas comedy, festive fantasy, and warm redemption themes
The Christmas Chronicles
shared christmas rescue premise, whimsical humor, and ensemble holiday warmth
Elf
shared santa-centered fantasy comedy, child-focused adventure, and uplifting seasonal tone
Movie Details
- Director
- Christopher Smith
- Release Date
- 2014-12-05
- Runtime
- 102 min
- Rating
- 6.1 / 10 (153)
Cast
- Jim Broadbent
- Rafe Spall
- Warwick Davis
- Jodie Whittaker
- Stephen Graham
- Joanna Scanlan
- Kit Connor
- Joshua McGuire
- Ewen Bremner
- Hera Hilmar
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Get Santa about?
- A recently paroled father and his son race through comic obstacles to rescue an imprisoned Santa and preserve Christmas.
- What is Get Santa like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Get Santa as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Get Santa violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Get Santa.
- What did critics think of Get Santa?
- Critics generally found the film a warm, family-friendly Christmas comedy elevated by Jim Broadbent's exuberant Santa performance, though overall reviews were mixed.
- Which films are like Get Santa?
- Films with a similar feel include Arthur Christmas, The Christmas Chronicles, and Elf.
- How long is Get Santa?
- Get Santa runs 102 minutes.
- Where can I watch Get Santa?
- In United States, Get Santa is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
