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Release Year1998
Runtime1h 45m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresFamily, Comedy, Fantasy
Votes4
DirectorMichael M. Scott
WritersMark Valenti
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsLike Father, Like Santa
About Like Father, Like Santa
An unscrupulous businessman, embittered by years of neglect from his true father, who happens to be Santa Claus, finds that after years of taking over numerous toy factories, he must save the holidays for the children of the world.
Directed by Michael M. Scott, Like Father, Like Santa leans on a strong ensemble — Harry Hamlin, Megan Gallagher, Curtis Blanck — 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 1998.
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