The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus
Synopsis
Based on the popular book by L. Frank Baum, the beloved author of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, comes the incredible story of The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus. Many centuries ago, long before toys had even been invented, a baby abandoned at the edge of an enchanted forest was adopted and raised by a beautiful wood nymph, thus beginning the life story of Santa Claus. From his first truly magical childhood through the discovery of his life's work of making children happy, discover the origin of every tradition surrounding Santa Claus, from toys, stockings and lighted trees to reindeer and sleigh. Journey back to a time of magic and wonder, and experience this heartwarming tale that will bring joy each holiday season.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Robby Benson
Young Santa Claus (voice)
Dixie Carter
Necile (voice)
Hal Holbrook
Ak - Master Woodsman of the World (voice)
Carlos Alazraqui
Wisk / Wil Knook (voice) (as Carlos Alazaraqui)
Jim Cummings
Old Santa Claus / Thog / Additional Voices (voice)
Mary Kay Bergman
Martha / Nymph (voice)
Melissa Disney
Gardenia / Megan / Village Girl (voice)
Jess Harnell
Wagif Knook / Giant / Additional Voices (voice)
Nick Jameson
Peter Knook / Andrew (voice) (as Nick Jamison)
Maurice LaMarche
Mogorb / Lord of Lerd / Bo - Master Mariner of the World / Additional Voices (voice)
Brianne Siddall
Ethan the Cripple / Tycus (voice)
Cynthia Songé
Ethan the Cripple / Tycus (voice)
Kath Soucie
Natalie - Princess of Lerd / Little Mayrie (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 31, 2000
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Glen Hill
- Screenplay & Story
- Hank Saroyan
- Original Title
- The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Glen Hill
Hank Saroyan, L. Frank Baum
Mike Young
Department Leadership Roster
Glen Hill
Director
Hank Saroyan
Screenplay
Mike Young
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus.
list2
MovieLens[40K:50K]
Christmas
Holiday Movies
List of Holiday Movies
Christmas Cartoon
Animated Santa Movies
More Like The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus about?
Based on the popular book by L. Frank Baum, the beloved author of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, comes the incredible story of The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus. Many centuries ago, long before toys had even been invented, a baby abandoned at the edge of an enchanted forest was adopted and raised by a beautiful wood nymph, thus beginning the life story of Santa Claus. From his first truly magical childhood through the discovery of his life's work of making children happy, discover the origin of every tradition surrounding Santa Claus, from toys, stockings and lighted trees to reindeer and sleigh. Journey back to a time of magic and wonder, and experience this heartwarming tale that will bring joy each holiday season.
Who directed The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus?
The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus was directed by Glen Hill.
Who stars in The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus?
The principal cast of The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus includes Robby Benson, Dixie Carter, Hal Holbrook, Carlos Alazraqui, Jim Cummings.
When was The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus released and how long is it?
The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Is The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus based on a book or true story?
The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "L. Frank Baum".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus?
The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).