Dear Santa
“Jack Black is NOT Santa.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-11-07
Top Cast
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Jack Black
Satan
Robert Timothy Smith
Liam Turner
Keegan-Michael Key
Dr. Finkleman
Brianne Howey
Molly Turner
Hayes MacArthur
Bill Turner
P.J. Byrne
Mr. Charles
Jaden Carson Baker
Gibby
Kai Cech
Emma
Post Malone
Post Malone
Gavin Munn
Aidan
Cate Freedman
Crossing Guard
Ben Stiller
Lucifer (uncredited)
Kyle Gass
Science Teacher
Lee Reyes
Lee
Bash Hagelin
Joey
Bryson Haney
Grayson
Lindsay Rootare
Technician
Luke Chiappetta
Jock
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 25, 2024
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bobby Farrelly
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Farrelly, Ricky Blitt
- Original Score
- Rupert Gregson-Williams
- Original Title
- Dear Santa
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Farrelly Brothers, Kraymation Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bobby Farrelly
Peter Farrelly, Ricky Blitt, Dan Ewen
Rupert Gregson-Williams
C. Kim Miles
Julie Garcés
Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly, Jeremy Kramer, Pete Jones, Kevin Barnett
Department Leadership Roster
Bobby Farrelly
Producer
Peter Farrelly
Producer
Peter Farrelly
Screenplay
Bobby Farrelly
Director
Jeremy Kramer
Producer
Ricky Blitt
Screenplay
Julie Garcés
Editor
C. Kim Miles
Director of Photography
Rupert Gregson-Williams
Original Music Composer
Tim Galvin
Production Design
Leesa Pate
Stunt Coordinator
Keith Adams
Stunt Coordinator
Bao Tranchi
Costume Design
Bryan Christensen
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dear Santa
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What is Dear Santa about?
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.
Who directed Dear Santa?
Dear Santa was directed by Bobby Farrelly.
Who stars in Dear Santa?
The principal cast of Dear Santa includes Jack Black, Robert Timothy Smith, Keegan-Michael Key, Brianne Howey, Hayes MacArthur.
When was Dear Santa released and how long is it?
Dear Santa was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Dear Santa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dear Santa was composed by Rupert Gregson-Williams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dear Santa?
Dear Santa holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).