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Fantasy romantic film

My Santa (2013): Cast & Plot

My Santa (2013) movie poster

My Santa is a 2013 fantasy romantic film directed by Sam Irvin, starring Gabe O'Mara as Eric, Matthew Lawrence and Samaire Armstrong. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.

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My Santa (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 24m (84 min)
Director
Sam Irvin
Genres
Fantasy , Romance , Family
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is My Santa About?

The premise of My Santa without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A single mother named Jen is struggling to maintain her and her son Eric’s Christmas spirit. A trip to the local mall to visit Santa unexpectedly leads to a connection with Chris, the handsome man portraying the iconic figure. As Jen spends more time with Chris, she begins to rekindle her belief in the magic of Christmas and finds renewed hope for her family.

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Cast & crew

My Santa Cast & Characters

Gabe O'Mara leads the cast as Eric, with Matthew Lawrence as Chris and Samaire Armstrong as Jen Robbins. Directed by Sam Irvin; 14 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Sam Irvin

More films directed by Sam Irvin, best-rated first: Elvira's Haunted Hills, Nightmare in the Desert, You, Me, and that Mountain Retreat and Craft Me a Romance.

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Plot

My Santa Plot Summary

What happens in My Santa from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In California (based on a license plate), Jen Robbins is a single mother to seven-year-old Eric. She carries a quiet reluctance toward Christmas because of a painful past, but Eric’s love for the holiday is unwavering, and he clings to the belief that Santa will bring him a Maxim Mike action figure. A small-town magic hums in the air as Eric’s wish becomes a spark that draws the story forward.

Full summary

The whole story of My Santa, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know My 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

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What is the name of Eric's mother?

Cars

Cars in My Santa

7 cars on screen, including the 2012 Toyota Prius v and the 1994 Dodge Ram.

All 7 cars
  • 2012 Toyota Prius v in My Santa 2012 Toyota Prius v Main role
  • 1994 Dodge Ram in My Santa 1994 Dodge Ram Important role
  • 2002 Honda Accord Coupé in My Santa 2002 Honda Accord Coupé Minor role
  • 2001 Acura MDX in My Santa 2001 Acura MDX Background role
Details

My Santa Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “Le Père Noël prend sa retraite” and “Un Santa Claus especial”.

Also known as
  • Le Père Noël prend sa retraite
  • Un Santa Claus especial
  • Moșul meu
  • Mój Święty Mikołaj
  • Vianoce so Santom
  • Мой Санта
  • Moj Božiček
  • Az én Mikulásom

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FAQ

My Santa FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of My Santa, each answered in a sentence.

How long is My Santa?

My Santa runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

When was My Santa released?

My Santa was released on November 29, 2013.

Who directed My Santa?

My Santa was directed by Sam Irvin.

More films by Sam Irvin

Who is in the cast of My Santa?

My Santa stars Gabe O'Mara as Eric, Matthew Lawrence as Chris and Samaire Armstrong as Jen Robbins, among 14 credited actors.

Does My Santa have a post-credit scene?

No. My Santa has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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