The read
Critics rate it 15 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 20m.
Synopsis
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?
Ratings
IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes78%
Critics rate it 15 points higher than audiences do.
51 audience votes
Key crew
- Luc VinciguerraDirector
- Alexandre ReverendWriter
Cast
- Nathan SimonyNicolas (voice)
- Benoît AllemaneSanta (voice)
- Julie GayetFélix's Mother (voice)
- Lorànt DeutschRandolph (voice)
- Pierre-François Martin-LavalEdgar (voice)
- Line RenaudSolange Folichon (voice)
- Isabelle MergaultMadame Poulmer (voice)
- Bruno SalomoneFelix's Father (voice)
- Jean-Pierre MarielleContrary Santa (voice)