Waiting for Santa
Synopsis
It's Christmas Eve and Santa's given Barney and his friends a special job to take Derek (the new kid in the neighborhood) to see if Santa knows his Address. After arriving in Barney's special sleigh, the kids frolic on the ice, pretend to be elves in Santa's workshop and learn from Mrs. Claus that "doing things for others is what Christmas is all about."
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 6, 1990
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dwin Towell
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Olsen
- Original Title
- Waiting for Santa
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 45m
- Production Studios
- The Lyons Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dwin Towell
Frank Olsen
Department Leadership Roster
Dwin Towell
Director
Frank Olsen
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Waiting for Santa
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Waiting for Santa about?
It's Christmas Eve and Santa's given Barney and his friends a special job to take Derek (the new kid in the neighborhood) to see if Santa knows his Address. After arriving in Barney's special sleigh, the kids frolic on the ice, pretend to be elves in Santa's workshop and learn from Mrs. Claus that "doing things for others is what Christmas is all about."
Who directed Waiting for Santa?
Waiting for Santa was directed by Dwin Towell.
Who stars in Waiting for Santa?
The principal cast of Waiting for Santa includes David Voss, Rickey Carter, Brian Eppes, Leah Gloria, Alexander Jhin.
When was Waiting for Santa released and how long is it?
Waiting for Santa was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 45m.