Santa’s Apprentice (2010): Cast & Plot
Santa’s Apprentice is a 2010 family animated film directed by Luc Vinciguerra, starring Jean-Pierre Marielle as Contrary Santa (voice), Benoît Allemane and Nathan Simony. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 20m (80 min)
- Director
- Luc Vinciguerra
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Cartoon Saloon
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Santa’s Apprentice About?
The premise of Santa’s Apprentice without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Santa refuses to retire, yet tradition forces him to find a successor. The chosen child must be named Nicholas, be an orphan and possess a pure heart. Across the globe, a shy boy fits the criteria, but his lack of confidence and fear of heights hinder him. Santa must decide whether to step aside and guide his apprentice into the role.
Santa’s Apprentice Cast & Characters
Jean-Pierre Marielle leads the cast as Contrary Santa (voice), with Benoît Allemane as Santa (voice) and Nathan Simony as Nicolas (voice). Directed by Luc Vinciguerra; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Luc Vinciguerra
- Jean-Pierre Marielle as Contrary Santa (voice)
- Benoît Allemane as Santa (voice)
- Nathan Simony as Nicolas (voice)
- Isabelle Mergault as Madame Poulmer (voice)
Also Starring in Santa’s Apprentice
· 5 more- Julie Gayet Félix's Mother (voice)
- Pierre-François Martin-Laval Edgar (voice)
- Lorànt Deutsch Randolph (voice)
- Bruno Salomone Felix's Father (voice)
- Line Renaud Solange Folichon (voice)
Santa’s Apprentice Plot Summary
What happens in Santa’s Apprentice from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Sydney, Nicolas, Nathan Simony, and his best friend Felix watch a department-store window and dream of Santa’s workshop, a fantasy that feels worlds away from the Himalayan orphanage where they truly live. The film grounds this magical tale in a warm, hopeful mood as Nicolas remains the embodiment of belief, even when the harsher realities of being an orphan peek through. The two boys grow up with a shared faith in Christmas, a faith that will soon be tested and then renewed in unexpected ways.
Full summary
The whole story of Santa’s Apprentice, scene by scene
Santa’s Apprentice Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 3 trailers.
- Trailer Santa's Apprentice (Trailer)
- Trailer Santa's Apprentice / L'Apprenti Père Noël (2010) - En [...]
How Well Do You Know Santa’s Apprentice?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the boy chosen to become Santa's new apprentice?
Santa’s Apprentice Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “Weihnachtsmann Junior - Der Film” and “Santa's Apprentice - Il Natale di Nicholas”.
- Also known as
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- Weihnachtsmann Junior - Der Film
- Santa's Apprentice - Il Natale di Nicholas
- Weihnachtsmann Junior - Wie alles begann
- L'apprendista Babbo Natale - Il Natale di Nicholas
- L'aprenent del Pare Noel
- Ученик Санты
- Weihnachtsmann Junior
- Noel Baba'nın Çırağı
- El aprendiz de Papá Noel
- De Kleine Kerstman
- Den Lille Julemand
- Учень Санти
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- Santov pomocník
- Ο Βοηθός του Άγιου Βασίλη
- 圣诞老人的学徒
- Santův učeň
- Вучань Святога Мікалая
- 꼬마산타 니콜라스
- Uczeń Świętego Mikołaja
- L'aprenent de Pare Noel
- A Mikulás tanonc
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Santa’s Apprentice FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Santa’s Apprentice, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Santa’s Apprentice?
Santa’s Apprentice runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
When was Santa’s Apprentice released?
Santa’s Apprentice was released on November 24, 2010.
Who directed Santa’s Apprentice?
Santa’s Apprentice was directed by Luc Vinciguerra.
More films by Luc Vinciguerra Who is in the cast of Santa’s Apprentice?
Santa’s Apprentice stars Jean-Pierre Marielle as Contrary Santa (voice), Benoît Allemane as Santa (voice) and Nathan Simony as Nicolas (voice), among 9 credited actors.
Does Santa’s Apprentice have a post-credit scene?
No. Santa’s Apprentice has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Santa’s Apprentice in?
The original language of Santa’s Apprentice is French.
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