Santa's Apprentice

Name: Santa's Apprentice
Genre: Family, Animation, Fantasy, Adventure
Released: 2010-11-24
Duration: 1 h 20 min
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Nathan Simony, Benoît Allemane, Julie Gayet, Lorànt Deutsch, Pierre-François Martin-Laval

2010·Movie·G·80 min·★ 6.2(51)

Family Animation Fantasy Adventure More French titles

Santa doesn't want to retire, but rules are rules and he must train someone to replace him. The lucky winner, to be chosen from among millions of children, must be named Nicholas, be an orphan and have a pure heart. On the other side of the planet, there is a little boy who is a perfect match, but his lack of self-confidence and fear of heights make him a poor contestant. Will Santa agree to step down, and help his apprentice take his place?

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About Santa's Apprentice

Santa's Apprentice is a 2010 French-language family, animation and fantasy film directed by Luc Vinciguerra. The cast is led by Nathan Simony, Benoît Allemane, Julie Gayet. It has a runtime of 1h 20m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Starz Apple TV channel.

Santa's Apprentice was produced by Cartoon Saloon and Bishop Studios LLC and made in Ireland. It was released on November 24, 2010, and carries a G certification.

Director: Luc Vinciguerra
Writers: Alexandre Reverend
Release date: November 24, 2010
Original language: French
Age rating: G
Status: Released
Country: Ireland
Production: Cartoon Saloon, Bishop Studios LLC

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Santa's Apprentice cast & crew

Santa's Apprentice was directed by Luc Vinciguerra and written by Alexandre Reverend.

The cast features Nathan Simony as Nicolas (voice), Benoît Allemane as Santa (voice), Julie Gayet as Félix's Mother (voice), Lorànt Deutsch as Randolph (voice), Pierre-François Martin-Laval as Edgar (voice), and Line Renaud as Solange Folichon (voice).

Behind the camera, it was produced by Clément Calvet and Christian Davin.

Is Santa's Apprentice worth watching?

Santa's Apprentice holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 51 ratings, a solidly received family films.

At 1h 20m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy family, animation, and fantasy, Santa's Apprentice is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Santa's Apprentice

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