Santa Buddies
“The Buddies are coming to town!”
Synopsis
When Puppy Paws, the fun-loving son of Santa Paws, gets bored, he finds Budderball on Santa's naughty list and figures he's just the dog to show him how to be an ordinary pup. When the magical Christmas Icicle starts to melt however, and the world begins to forget the true meaning of the season, it's up to Puppy Paws and his newfound Buddies to journey back to the North Pole and save Christmas.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Disney's Santa Buddies Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-06-25
Top Cast
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Zachary Gordon
Puppy Paws (voice)
Josh Flitter
Budderball (voice)
Skyler Gisondo
B-Dawg (voice)
Field Cate
Buddha (voice)
Liliana Mumy
Rosebud (voice)
Ty Panitz
Mudbud (voice)
Danny Woodburn
Eli
Richard Kind
Eddy the Elf Dog (voice)
Christopher Lloyd
Stan Cruge
Kaitlyn Maher
Tiny (voice)
Tom Bosley
Santa Paws (voice)
George Wendt
Santa Claus
Andrew Astor
Mikey
Quinn Lord
Pete
Ryan Grantham
Sam
Gig Morton
Billy
Sophia Ludwig
Alice
Nico Ghisi
Bartleby
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 24, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 25, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Vince
- Screenplay & Story
- Anna McRoberts, Robert Vince, Kevin DiCicco, Paul Tamasy, Aaron Mendelsohn
- Original Score
- Brahm Wenger
- Original Title
- Santa Buddies
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Key Pix Productions, Keystone Entertainment, Santa Buddies Productions, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, Air Bud Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Vince
Anna McRoberts, Robert Vince, Kevin DiCicco, Paul Tamasy, Aaron Mendelsohn
Brahm Wenger
Kamal Derkaoui
Kelly Herron
Robert Vince, Anna McRoberts
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Vince
Director
Robert Vince
Producer
Anna McRoberts
Producer
Anna McRoberts
Writer
Robert Vince
Writer
Kevin DiCicco
Writer
Kamal Derkaoui
Director of Photography
Stephanie Nolin
Costume Design
Kelly Herron
Editor
Chris August
Production Design
Brahm Wenger
Original Music Composer
Randy Lee
Stunt Coordinator
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
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Santa Buddies
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Santa Buddies about?
When Puppy Paws, the fun-loving son of Santa Paws, gets bored, he finds Budderball on Santa's naughty list and figures he's just the dog to show him how to be an ordinary pup. When the magical Christmas Icicle starts to melt however, and the world begins to forget the true meaning of the season, it's up to Puppy Paws and his newfound Buddies to journey back to the North Pole and save Christmas.
Who directed Santa Buddies?
Santa Buddies was directed by Robert Vince.
Who stars in Santa Buddies?
The principal cast of Santa Buddies includes Zachary Gordon, Josh Flitter, Skyler Gisondo, Field Cate, Liliana Mumy.
When was Santa Buddies released and how long is it?
Santa Buddies was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Santa Buddies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Santa Buddies was composed by Brahm Wenger.
Is Santa Buddies based on a book or true story?
Santa Buddies is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Paul Tamasy", Characters: "Aaron Mendelsohn".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Santa Buddies?
Santa Buddies holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).