IMDb 5.5 2013 HD

My Santa

My Santa

2013
Family Fantasy Romance TV Movie
84 min TV-PG USA
5.207 / 10
5.5 IMDB

A young, single mother, Jen, begins to lose her faith in the magic of Christmas. However, when she takes her son Eric to see the local mall Santa,…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Sam Irvin
Starring
Samaire Armstrong / Matthew Lawrence / Julie Brown / Jim O'Heir / Ben Gavin / Paul Dooley / Gabe O'Mara / Channing Chase

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

charming heartwarming predictable sweet romantic feel-good pleasant light earnest adequate bland nostalgic

Reviews

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Genevieve Dubois
Apr 24, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

In 'My Santa', Samaire Armstrong’s Jen is a portrait of modern ennui, her Christmas cheer long gone. Her encounter with Matthew Lawrence's Chris, a mall Santa with an inexplicable allure, forms the core of this festive romantic comedy.…

J
Jasper Thorne
Apr 24, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

There's a certain comfort to be found in the predictability of 'My Santa', a holiday film that leans into its romantic comedy roots with earnestness. Samaire Armstrong's portrayal of Jen is relatable, a modern woman grappling with lost…

B
Beatrice Holloway
Apr 24, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

'My Santa' offers a refreshing twist on the festive romance, centering on Jen's struggle to reconnect with the magic of Christmas. Samaire Armstrong delivers a nuanced performance as a single mother rediscovering joy, while Matthew Lawrence is perfectly…

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Arthur Pendelton
Apr 24, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

The premise of 'My Santa' is a well-trodden path in holiday cinema: a disillusioned protagonist finds renewed hope through a seasonal encounter. Jen, played by Samaire Armstrong, embodies this weary spirit, only to be charmed by Matthew Lawrence's…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 24, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

In 'My Santa', Samaire Armstrong portrays Jen, a mother whose festive spirit has dwindled, finding unexpected solace in Chris, a charming mall Santa played by Matthew Lawrence. The film navigates the delicate balance between cynicism and the enduring…

FAQs

While 'My Santa' features a mall Santa, its focus isn't on the magical, mythical figure of Santa Claus in the traditional sense. Instead, it uses the familiar imagery of Santa as a romantic catalyst. The young, attractive man in the suit, Chris, represents a chance for Jen to find connection and rekindle her belief in joy and wonder. The film's innovation lies in grounding the Santa concept in a relatable romantic narrative rather than a purely fantastical one.