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The Santa Trap

6.020022h MovieActionComedyDrama

It's Christmas Eve and Judy Emerson is told there's no such thing as Santa. Determined to prove her family wrong, she sets an elaborate trap and successfully captures Santa Claus himself. But her parents think the jolly old elf is a burglar and have Santa arrested.

DirectorJohn Shepphird
WritersJohn Shepphird·Steve Jankowski

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Cast · Directed by John Shepphird

SLShelley Long
Shelley Long
Molly Emerson
RHRobert Hays
Robert Hays
Bill Emerson
SA
Sierra Abel
Judy Emerson
BPBrandon de Paul
Brandon de Paul
Mike Emerson
CBCorbin Bernsen
Corbin Bernsen
Chief Spivak
SKStacy Keach
Stacy Keach
Max the Biker
DPDick Van Patten
Dick Van Patten
Santa Claus
TS
Talbot Perry Simons
Clifford the Inebriated
PBPaul Butcher
Paul Butcher
Brian Spivak
APAmanda Pays
Amanda Pays
Doris Spivak
SDSonny Carl Davis
Sonny Carl Davis
Officer Buckley
SMSteve Monroe
Steve Monroe
Officer Calhoun

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The Santa Trap — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Santa Trap?

The Santa Trap is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hoopla and Tubi TV in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Santa Trap on Netflix?

No, The Santa Trap is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Hoopla.

Is The Santa Trap on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Santa Trap is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Australia as of October 2026.

Where can I watch The Santa Trap for free?

The Santa Trap is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Tubi TV in Australia.