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Dear Santa
MEANRANK
42/100
Every rating
Split
Lowest is Rotten Tomatoes critics on 24, highest is Kinopoisk on 59. Critics average 29, everyone else 46.
See the films the platforms disagree about most →A cynical and career-driven journalist is assigned a fluff piece on a small town's annual Christmas wish program. As she investigates the heartfelt letters children send to Santa, she becomes unexpectedly invested in making a few wishes come true. Her efforts to anonymously play Santa lead her to reconnect with the spirit of community and generosity, challenging her jaded worldview and opening her up to the magic of the season.
Details
- Director
- Bobby Farrelly
- Writers
- Dan Ewen, Peter Farrelly, Ricky Blitt
- Released
- 24 November 2024
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 108 min
- Rated
- PG-13
- Awards
- 0 wins, 1 nomination
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| Golden Raspberry Awards 2025 | Worst Actor | Jack Black | Nominee |
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