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Dear Santa

6.220201h 22mMovieDocumentary

An elixir to our current state, "Dear Santa" takes us on the fanciful and poignant journey of a little known program called Operation Santa. For more than 100 years, human elves have been helping Santa respond to the thousands of letters…

DirectorsDana Nachman·Chelsea Matter
ProducersBrendan Gaul·Chelsea Matter

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Cast · Directed by Dana Nachman

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Damion DiGrazia
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Orlando Mendez
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Michael Muñoz
Self
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Andrew Wallace
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Dear Santa — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Dear Santa?

Dear Santa is streaming on Netflix, AMC+ and AMC+ Roku Premium Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is Dear Santa on Netflix?

Yes — Dear Santa is available on Netflix in United States as of November 2026.

Is Dear Santa on Amazon Prime Video?

Dear Santa isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Dear Santa for free?

Dear Santa is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Philo in United States.