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Leslie Nielsen plays Santa with amnesia. Yes, it's as unhinged as it sounds.
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Audience Score
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Santa Who? (2000)

chaotic holiday chaosNielsen nonsense2000s TV movie energy

Overview

ComedyFantasy

Santa Claus develops amnesia after accidentally falling out of his sleigh and only the innocence of a small child can save him. Meanwhile, Santa has to battle the disbelief of a newsman.

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holidaychristmaselvesromanceamnesiasanta claus

Standout Aspects

Acting

Nielsen's committed physical comedy in a fat suit

Practical Effects

Charming janky North Pole workshop sets

Best for:Background: Perfect wrapping-paper folding accompaniment·Family: Nielsen keeps grandparents awake, kids tolerate it·Rewatch: Annual tradition for irony-poisoned millennials
William Dear

Director

William Dear

ReleasedDec 3, 2000
Runtime1h 32m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitylow
Tonelight
Feellight
Hearst Entertainment Productions
Gleneagle Productions

Top Cast

Leslie Nielsen

Leslie Nielsen

Santa Claus

Steven Eckholdt

Steven Eckholdt

Peter Albright

Robyn Lively

Robyn Lively

Claire Dreyer

Max Morrow

Max Morrow

Zack Dreyer

Tommy Davidson

Tommy Davidson

Max

Karen LeBlanc

Karen LeBlanc

Lenny

Ted Atherton

Ted Atherton

George

Stewart Arnott

Stewart Arnott

Lusby

Laura de Carteret

Laura de Carteret

Sister Greta

Richard Fitzpatrick

Richard Fitzpatrick

Detective Lohenry

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Trivia

This was Leslie Nielsen's second Santa role after 'All I Want for Christmas' (1991), making him a bizarre holiday cinema repeat offender.

Cultural

Shot for ABC Family (now Freeform) during their aggressive 2000s original movie push, this exemplifies the 'good enough for December' TV film economy.

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Santa Who? - Trailer

Santa Who? - Trailer

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