Dear Santa (2024)

A dyslexic boy's Christmas letter to Santa is accidentally sent to Satan, who offers to grant his wishes in exchange for his soul.

First release year

2024

Runtime (minutes)

107

Production countries

United States

Original languages

English

Directors

Bobby Farrelly

Writers

Ricky Blitt · screenplay; Peter Farrelly · screenplay; Ricky Blitt · story; Peter Farrelly · story; Dan Ewen · story

Cast and characters

Jack Black · Asmodeus, "Satan", "Santa Claus"; Keegan-Michael Key · Dr. Finkleman; Robert Timothy Smith · Liam Turner; Brianne Howey · Molly Turner; Hayes MacArthur · Bill Turner; Post Malone · himself (credited as "Austin Post"); P. J. Byrne · Mr. Charles; Jaden Carson Baker · Gibby

Genres

dark fantasy; comedy

Themes

selflessness; family reconciliation; identity

Tone and mood

dark fantasy; comedy

Setting

A modern town during the Christmas season.

Premise and plot tags

Christmas; Demons; Wishes; Dyslexia

Reception

The film received generally negative reviews from critics, with some describing it as an unsatisfying attempt to balance different tones.

Reported review scores

Metacritic · score: 34 · scale: 100

Production trivia

The film has a budget of $150 million.; Principal photography took place in Atlanta and Decatur, Georgia.

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