
Dear Santa
Seen it?2024 | 108 min | Comedy, Fantasy
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 39% on Rotten Tomatoes, a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and fantasy fans.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
Likeable 6th grader Liam writes to Santa asking him to prove that he's real. But Liam is dyslexic and accidentally sends his letter to Satan instead, who shows up at Liam's house, excited to have his first fanboy letter and wanting a little of Liam's soul.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
39% on Rotten Tomatoes, 34 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 236K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bobby Farrelly
- Jack BlackSatan
- Robert Timothy SmithLiam Turner
- Keegan-Michael KeyDr. Finkleman
- Brianne HoweyMolly Turner
- Hayes MacArthurBill Turner
- P.J. ByrneMr. Charles
- Jaden Carson BakerGibby
- Kai CechEmma
- Post MalonePost Malone
- Gavin MunnAidan