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Cast
Alexander Scheer
as Niklas Julebukk
Mercedes Jadea Diaz
as Charlotte Blumenfeld
Jessica Schwarz
as Lena Schuster
Fritz Karl
as Fred Schuster
Volker Lechtenbrink
as Waldemar Wichteltod
Christine Urspruch
as Matilda
Charly Hübner
as Emmanuel
Noah Kraus
as Ben Schuster
Annette Paulmann
as Frau Hörnchen
Paul Alhäuser
as Mike
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2011
Runtime1h 47m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresFamily, Comedy, Fantasy
Votes21
DirectorOliver Dieckmann
WritersBenjamin Biehn, Robin Getrost, Uschi Reich
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.1 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsWhen Santa Fell to Earth
About When Santa Fell to Earth
Christmas is just two weeks away, it is pouring with rain, and Ben is struggling to get into the Christmas spirit. Suddenly, Bens life takes a turn for the better when Santa Niklas Goodfellow and his Christmas caravan come crashing down to Earth in the middle of thunderstorm and land in Foggy Lane. Santa is on the run from the ruthless Gerold Geronimus Goblynch and his army of nutcrackers who have outlawed all of the old magical ways and have transformed the bright and peaceful Christmas world into a dark and hostile place, governed by greed and money. Goblynch has banned work for all Santas and confined the Christmas angels to tiny prison cells, where they can no longer hear the dearest wishes of children. Goblynch also wants to force Santa Niklas Goodfellow, the last real Santa, to work for his commercialized Christmas company and forces him to do hard labour in the ordering department of the Christmas Palace.
Directed by Oliver Dieckmann, When Santa Fell to Earth leans on a strong ensemble — Alexander Scheer, Mercedes Jadea Diaz, Jessica Schwarz — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about family titles of 2011.
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