Santa's Apprentice
L'Apprenti Père Noël
Synopsis
Santa doesn't want to retire, but rules are rules and he must train someone to replace him. The lucky winner, to be chosen from among millions of children, must be named Nicholas, be an orphan and have a pure heart. On the other side of the planet, there is a little boy who is a perfect match, but his lack of self-confidence and fear of heights make him a poor contestant. Will Santa agree to step down, and help his apprentice take his place?
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Santa's Apprentice / L'Apprenti Père Noël (2010) - En [...]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-11-04
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Nathan Simony
Nicolas (voice)
Benoît Allemane
Santa (voice)
Julie Gayet
Félix's Mother (voice)
Lorànt Deutsch
Randolph (voice)
Pierre-François Martin-Laval
Edgar (voice)
Line Renaud
Solange Folichon (voice)
Isabelle Mergault
Madame Poulmer (voice)
Bruno Salomone
Felix's Father (voice)
Jean-Pierre Marielle
Contrary Santa (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 3, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 23, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luc Vinciguerra
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexandre Reverend
- Original Score
- Nerida Tyson-Chew
- Original Title
- L'Apprenti Père Noël
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Cartoon Saloon, Bishop Studios LLC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luc Vinciguerra
Alexandre Reverend
Nerida Tyson-Chew
Céline Kélépikis
Clément Calvet, Christian Davin, Sandra Gross, Yoram Gross, Ross Murray
Department Leadership Roster
Luc Vinciguerra
Director
Alexandre Reverend
Writer
Céline Kélépikis
Editor
Clément Calvet
Producer
Sandra Gross
Producer
Yoram Gross
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Santa's Apprentice
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What is Santa's Apprentice about?
Santa doesn't want to retire, but rules are rules and he must train someone to replace him. The lucky winner, to be chosen from among millions of children, must be named Nicholas, be an orphan and have a pure heart. On the other side of the planet, there is a little boy who is a perfect match, but his lack of self-confidence and fear of heights make him a poor contestant. Will Santa agree to step down, and help his apprentice take his place?
Who directed Santa's Apprentice?
Santa's Apprentice was directed by Luc Vinciguerra.
Who stars in Santa's Apprentice?
The principal cast of Santa's Apprentice includes Nathan Simony, Benoît Allemane, Julie Gayet, Lorànt Deutsch, Pierre-François Martin-Laval.
When was Santa's Apprentice released and how long is it?
Santa's Apprentice was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Santa's Apprentice?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Santa's Apprentice was composed by Nerida Tyson-Chew.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Santa's Apprentice?
Santa's Apprentice holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).