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Defending Santa

6.420131h 27mMovieComedyFamilyTV Movie

Kris Kringle, aka Santa Claus, goes on trial for mental competency in Small Town U.S.A.

DirectorBrian Skiba
WriterGeorge Erschbamer
ProducersStan Spry·Eric Scott Woods

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Cast · Directed by Brian Skiba

DCDean Cain
Dean Cain
Sheriff Scott Hanson
JTJud Tylor
Jud Tylor
Sarah Walker
JSJohn Savage
John Savage
Judge Willis
GHGary Hudson
Gary Hudson
Robert Nielson
EWEric Scott Woods
Eric Scott Woods
William
BLBill Lewis
Bill Lewis
Kris Kringle
JM
Jamie McRae
Susan Hanson
CBCooper Barnes
Cooper Barnes
Deputy Sam Bryant
JSJodie Sweetin
Jodie Sweetin
Beth
SM
Seth Menachem
Mark
CSCole Sand
Cole Sand
Alex
BBBlanca Blanco
Blanca Blanco
Ana, Spanish News Reporter

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Defending Santa is streaming on Hoopla, The Roku Channel and Pluto TV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Defending Santa on Netflix?

No, Defending Santa is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Hoopla and The Roku Channel.

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Defending Santa is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and The Roku Channel in United States.