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Santa Claus Conquers the Martians

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1964 | 81 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction

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Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 24% on Rotten Tomatoes, a weak 3.2 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, sci-fi fans and fantasy fans. If you loved Elf, start here.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 21 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1964: an older pace and style.

Martians fear their children have become lazy and joyless due to their newfound obsession with Earth TV shows. After ancient Martian leader Chochem suggests that the children of Mars need more fun—including their own Santa Claus—supreme leader Lord Kimar assembles an expedition to Earth. Once there, they kidnap two children who lead them to the North Pole, then capture the real Santa Claus, taking all three back to Mars in an attempt to bring the Martian children happiness.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    24% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesWeak

    3.2 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 48K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Nicholas Webster

  • John CallSanta Claus
  • Leonard HicksKimar
  • Vincent BeckVoldar
  • Bill McCutcheonDropo
  • Victor StilesBilly Foster
  • Donna ConfortiBetty Foster
  • Chris MonthBomar
  • Pia ZadoraGirmar
  • Lelia MartinMomar
  • Charles RennHargo