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{{Infobox film
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| name = Santa Jr.
| image = Santa, Jr..jpg
| image = Santa, Jr..jpg
| alt =
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| caption =
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| based_on =
| writer = Marc Hershon
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| director = [[Kevin Connor (director)|Kevin Connor]]
| producer = Wendy Winks<br>Kyle Clark<br>Kevin Bocarde
| screenplay =
| writer = Marc Hershon
| story =
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| director = [[Kevin Connor (director)|Kevin Connor]]
| screenplay =
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| starring = [[Lauren Holly]]<br>[[Judd Nelson]]<br>[[Nick Stabile]]<br>[[Ed Gale]]
| story =
| based_on =
| narrator =
| music = [[Ken Thorne]]
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| starring = [[Lauren Holly]]<br>[[Judd Nelson]]<br>[[Nick Stabile]]<br>Ed Gale
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| country = United States
| music = [[Ken Thorne]]
| language = English
| producer = Wendy Winks<br>Kyle Clark<br>Kevin Bocarde
| cinematography = Doug Milsome, [[B.S.C.]]
| editing = Jennifer Jean Cacavas
| cinematography = Doug Milsome
| editor = Jennifer Jean Cacavas
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| studio = an Alpine Medien production<br>in association with<br>[[Larry Levinson Productions]]
| runtime = 100 minutes
| distributor = [[Hallmark Entertainment]]
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| company = an Alpine Medien production<br>in association with<br>[[Larry Levinson Productions]]
| released = {{Film date|2002|12|06|U.S.|TV=y}}
| runtime = 100 minutes
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| country = United States
| network = [[Freeform (TV channel)|ABC Family]]
| language = English
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'''''Santa Jr.''''' is a 2002 American [[television film|made-for-television]] [[romantic comedy]] [[Christmas by medium|Christmas film]] starring [[Lauren Holly]] and [[Judd Nelson]]. It premiered on [[Hallmark Channel]] in 2002. As of 2009, it was shown in the [[25 Days of Christmas]] programming block on [[ABC Family]], but it was not part of the block in 2010.
'''''Santa Jr.''''' is a 2002 American [[television film|made-for-television]] [[romantic comedy]] [[Christmas by medium|Christmas film]] starring [[Lauren Holly]] and [[Judd Nelson]]. It premiered on [[Hallmark Channel]] in 2002. As of 2009, it was shown in the [[25 Days of Christmas]] programming block on [[Freeform (TV channel)|ABC Family]], but it was not part of the block in 2010.


==Plot==
==Plot==
While delivering toys, [[Santa Claus|Santa]]'s son ([[Nick Stabile]]) is arrested for trespassing because another person impersonating Santa is burglarizing homes.<ref>{{cite book|last=Crump|first=William D.|title=How the Movies Saved Christmas. 228 Rescues from Clausnappers, Sleigh Crashes, Lost Presents and Holiday Disasters|publisher=McFarland & Company|location=Jefferson, NC|isbn=978-1-4766-6488-0|pages=232–233}}</ref> Dispirited, he turns for help to a public defender (Lauren Holly).
While delivering toys, [[Santa Claus|Santa]]'s son ([[Nick Stabile]]) is arrested for trespassing because another person impersonating Santa is burglarizing homes.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Crump |first=William D. |title=How the Movies Saved Christmas. 228 Rescues from Clausnappers, Sleigh Crashes, Lost Presents and Holiday Disasters |publisher=McFarland & Company |isbn=978-1-4766-6488-0 |location=Jefferson, NC |pages=232–233}}</ref> Dispirited, he turns for help to a public defender (Lauren Holly).


==Cast==
==Cast==
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*[[Ed Gale]] as Stan
*[[Ed Gale]] as Stan
*Diane Robin as Pietra Nero
*Diane Robin as Pietra Nero
*Jaime P. Gomez as Earl Hernandez
*[[Jaime P. Gomez]] as Earl Hernandez
*[[Kimberly Scott]] as Mrs. Taylor
*[[Kimberly Scott]] as Mrs. Taylor
*[[Charlie Robinson (actor)|Charlie Robinson]] as Judge Wheeler
*[[Charlie Robinson (actor)|Charlie Robinson]] as Judge Wheeler
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==Reviews==
==Reviews==
Scott Hettrick of the Entertainment News Service called the movie "The first delightful cable Christmas movie of the season", but added that "There is little of substance here, just lightweight holiday fare to start the season off with jolly good feelings".<ref>{{cite news|title=It's Santa Jr.'s turn|first=Scott|last=Hettrick|date=30 November 2002|work=South Florida Sun Sentinel|page=74|agency=Entertainment News Service}}</ref> ''The Movie Scene'' called it "a pleasant little Christmas movie which if it crops up on TV and you need something to amuse the children it will do the job and you might enjoy a few bits as well. But it isn't the sort of Christmas movie which you will remember a great deal of a day or so later".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.themoviescene.co.uk/reviews/santa-jr-2002/santa-jr-2002.html|title=Son of Santa|publisher=themoviescene.co.uk|access-date=26 October 2021}}</ref> ''[[Complex.com]]'' ranked the movie 2nd in a list "The 15 Most Ridiculous Hallmark Movies Of All Time". "Anyone with even a shred of taste should stay away from this film", the writer reasoned.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2012/11/15-most-ridiculous-hallmark-movies/|title=The 15 Most Ridiculous Hallmark Movies Of All Time|last=Serafino|first=Jason|date=18 November 2012|publisher=Complex.com|access-date=26 October 2021}}</ref>
Scott Hettrick of the Entertainment News Service called the movie "The first delightful cable Christmas movie of the season", but added that "There is little of substance here, just lightweight holiday fare to start the season off with jolly good feelings".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Hettrick |first=Scott |date=30 November 2002 |title=It's Santa Jr.'s turn |work=South Florida Sun Sentinel |page=74 |agency=Entertainment News Service}}</ref> ''The Movie Scene'' called it "a pleasant little Christmas movie which if it crops up on TV and you need something to amuse the children it will do the job and you might enjoy a few bits as well. But it isn't the sort of Christmas movie which you will remember a great deal of a day or so later".<ref>{{Cite news |title=Son of Santa |url=https://www.themoviescene.co.uk/reviews/santa-jr-2002/santa-jr-2002.html |access-date=26 October 2021 |publisher=themoviescene.co.uk}}</ref> ''[[Complex.com]]'' ranked the movie 2nd in a list "The 15 Most Ridiculous Hallmark Movies Of All Time". "Anyone with even a shred of taste should stay away from this film", the writer reasoned.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Serafino |first=Jason |date=18 November 2012 |title=The 15 Most Ridiculous Hallmark Movies Of All Time |url=https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2012/11/15-most-ridiculous-hallmark-movies/ |access-date=26 October 2021 |publisher=Complex.com}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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==External links==
==External links==
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* {{IMDb title|0338410}}


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Latest revision as of 20:33, 7 September 2024

Santa Jr.
Written byMarc Hershon
Directed byKevin Connor
StarringLauren Holly
Judd Nelson
Nick Stabile
Ed Gale
Music byKen Thorne
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducersWendy Winks
Kyle Clark
Kevin Bocarde
CinematographyDoug Milsome
EditorJennifer Jean Cacavas
Running time100 minutes
Production companiesan Alpine Medien production
in association with
Larry Levinson Productions
Original release
NetworkABC Family
ReleaseDecember 6, 2002 (2002-12-06)

Santa Jr. is a 2002 American made-for-television romantic comedy Christmas film starring Lauren Holly and Judd Nelson. It premiered on Hallmark Channel in 2002. As of 2009, it was shown in the 25 Days of Christmas programming block on ABC Family, but it was not part of the block in 2010.

Plot

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While delivering toys, Santa's son (Nick Stabile) is arrested for trespassing because another person impersonating Santa is burglarizing homes.[1] Dispirited, he turns for help to a public defender (Lauren Holly).

Cast

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Reviews

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Scott Hettrick of the Entertainment News Service called the movie "The first delightful cable Christmas movie of the season", but added that "There is little of substance here, just lightweight holiday fare to start the season off with jolly good feelings".[2] The Movie Scene called it "a pleasant little Christmas movie which if it crops up on TV and you need something to amuse the children it will do the job and you might enjoy a few bits as well. But it isn't the sort of Christmas movie which you will remember a great deal of a day or so later".[3] Complex.com ranked the movie 2nd in a list "The 15 Most Ridiculous Hallmark Movies Of All Time". "Anyone with even a shred of taste should stay away from this film", the writer reasoned.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Crump, William D. How the Movies Saved Christmas. 228 Rescues from Clausnappers, Sleigh Crashes, Lost Presents and Holiday Disasters. Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Company. pp. 232–233. ISBN 978-1-4766-6488-0.
  2. ^ Hettrick, Scott (November 30, 2002). "It's Santa Jr.'s turn". South Florida Sun Sentinel. Entertainment News Service. p. 74.
  3. ^ "Son of Santa". themoviescene.co.uk. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
  4. ^ Serafino, Jason (November 18, 2012). "The 15 Most Ridiculous Hallmark Movies Of All Time". Complex.com. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
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