Dear Santa (2011): Cast & Plot
Dear Santa is a 2011 comedy drama directed by Jason Priestley, starring Amy Acker as Crystal Carruthers, Emma Duke and David Haydn-Jones. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Jason Priestley
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Nomadic Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dear Santa About?
The premise of Dear Santa without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the North Pole, wealthy party‑goer Crystal discovers a young girl’s heartfelt letter to Santa pleading for a new mother. Determined to give the child the family she wishes for, Crystal sets out to win the trust of the girl’s father and daughter, hoping to bring love and a happy holiday season together.
Dear Santa Cast & Characters
Amy Acker leads the cast as Crystal Carruthers, with Emma Duke as Olivia Gowen and David Haydn-Jones as Derek Gowen. Directed by Jason Priestley; 6 actors are credited in all.
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Director Jason Priestley
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Amy Acker as Crystal Carruthers - Emma Duke as Olivia Gowen
- David Haydn-Jones as Derek Gowen
- Gina Holden as Jillain
Also Starring in Dear Santa
· 2 more- James Dugan Frank McCourt
- Patrick Creery Pete Kennedy
More from Jason Priestley
More films directed by Jason Priestley: Offside: The Harold Ballard Story and Goodnight for Justice.
Dear Santa Plot Summary
What happens in Dear Santa from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Crystal Carruthers Amy Acker is a frivolous thirty-year-old woman who drifts through life on her wealthy parents’ money. The holidays bring a sharp wake-up call when they tell her she has until Christmas to change her lifestyle or they’ll cancel her credit cards. This looming deadline sets the tone for a personal reckoning, hinting at a chance to redefine who she is beyond the shopping trips and luxury that have defined her years. The film quietly explores how a single Christmas crossroad can spark a deeper self-discovery, especially when life starts to feel more like a test of character than a routine.
Full summary
The whole story of Dear Santa, scene by scene
Dear Santa Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Dear Santa.
How Well Do You Know Dear Santa?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the 30‑year‑old woman who tries to become a gift for Santa?
Cars in Dear Santa
8 cars on screen, including the 2003 Dodge Ram and the 2003 Land-Rover Range Rover Series III.
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2003 Dodge Ram Main role -
2003 Land-Rover Range Rover Series III Main role -
2007 Jeep Patriot Important role -
2005 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
Dear Santa Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Una esposa para papá” and “Dear Santa - Ein Weihnachtsfest zum Verlieben”.
- Also known as
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- Una esposa para papá
- Dear Santa - Ein Weihnachtsfest zum Verlieben
- Caro Babbo Natale...
- Le Plus Beau des cadeaux
- Дорогой Санта
- Скъпи Дядо Коледа
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Dear Santa FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Dear Santa, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dear Santa?
Dear Santa runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Dear Santa released?
Dear Santa was released on August 11, 2011.
Who directed Dear Santa?
Dear Santa was directed by Jason Priestley.
More films by Jason Priestley Who is in the cast of Dear Santa?
Dear Santa stars Amy Acker as Crystal Carruthers, Emma Duke as Olivia Gowen and David Haydn-Jones as Derek Gowen, among 6 credited actors.
Does Dear Santa have a post-credit scene?
No. Dear Santa has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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