The Search for Santa Paws
Seen it?2010 | 89 min | Family, Adventure, Fantasy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for fantasy fans, adventure fans and families.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
When Santa and his new best friend, Paws, discover that the boys and girls of the world have lost the spirit of the season, they take a trip to New York City. But after Santa loses his memory, it's up to Paws, a faithful orphan named Quinn, her new friend Will, and a wonderful group of magical talking dogs to save St. Nick and show the world what Christmas is really all about.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 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 impactBelow par
About 54K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Vince
- Kaitlyn MaherQuinn
- Madison PettisWillamina
- Zachary GordonPaws (voice)
- Wendi McLendon-CoveyMs. Stout
- Richard RiehleSanta Claus
- John DuceyJames Huckle
- Bonnie SomervilleKate Huckle
- Richard KindEddy the Elf Dog (voice)
- Danny WoodburnEli
- Chris CoppolaAugustus