Watch Santa Who?

In the movie Santa Who?, Leslie Nielsen plays the role of Santa Claus who wakes up in a small town after suffering from amnesia due to a fall off his sleigh on Christmas Eve. No one in the town has seen or heard of Santa Claus before, including the town's mayor played by Steven Eckholdt. The story revolves around Santa's struggle to regain his memory and convince the town that he is indeed Santa Claus.

The movie opens with a scene of Santa Claus, preparing for his annual gift delivery on Christmas Eve. However, during a sudden snowstorm, he falls from his sleigh and loses his memory. He wakes up in a small town, where the residents are preparing for Christmas minus their usual cheer. The town's mayor, played by Steven Eckholdt, is cynical and doesn't believe in the spirit of Christmas. The elves who help Santa Claus deliver gifts are missing, and the children are left without their presents.

Santa, who wakes up without any idea of who he is or why he is in the town, is initially mistaken for a vagrant. The townsfolk call him Nick after a name tag they find on his Santa suit. As Santa tries to remember who he is, he begins to spread the cheer around the town, even though the mayor is unhappy with Nick's antics. Nick's presence in the town is quirkily impactful. For example, he helps an amateur Santa learn how to spread cheer, befriends a boy with a broken family, and helps a girl perform at her ballet.

There are also some comical scenes in the movie as Santa tries to figure out his true identity. At one point, he even convinces himself that he might be Tony Danza!

Max Morrow plays the role of a young boy named Peter, who has lost his faith in Santa Claus. Peter's mother, played by Robyn Lively, is a widow who is worried about her son's lack of Christmas spirit. Santa tries to help Peter regain his faith, but it turns out to be a difficult task. Meanwhile, Nick also tries to figure out why he is in the town and what his true mission is.

Santa Who? is a heartwarming and entertaining holiday movie that teaches us the true meaning of Christmas. Leslie Nielsen's portrayal of Santa Claus is relatable yet quirky and funny, making it an enjoyable watch for all. It also has a positive message about believing in the magic of Christmas, even when life throws you a curveball or when you're surrounded by cynics. Though the movie is not exactly heavy with its plot, it effectively accomplishes what it sets out to do – take the viewers on a fun, charming holiday ride that is engaging and uplifting.

Despite the unconventional plot, the acting in the movie is top-notch. All of the actors, including Max Morrow as Peter and Robyn Lively as his mother, turn in convincing performances, adding a level of authenticity to the film. They excel in the emotional scenes as well, contributing to the movie's warm and fuzzy feel.

Overall, Santa Who? is a delightful film that families can enjoy together. Although it might not be considered a Christmas classic compared to other established movies, it scores high for its heartfelt themes, endearing characters, and general merriment. It is a great movie to snuggle up in a blanket with a loved one, a bowl of popcorn, and get into the holiday spirit.

Santa Who? is a 2000 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 32 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.2.