Movies Like Desperately Seeking Santa (2012)

Desperately Seeking Santa is a 2012 romance, tv movie film from Craig Pryce with a MovieMagicScore of 5.9/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas and Annie Claus Is Coming to Town.

Romance TV Movie

Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

1977

A poor otter family risks everything for the chance to win the cash prize of a talent contest for Christmas.

6.9

MagicScore

Annie Claus Is Coming to Town

2011

This year, Santa’s daughter takes her first trip away from the North Pole during the Christmas season hoping to find adventure and love in sunny California. While Santa watches his daughter through a magic snow globe, Annie arrives in L.A. and becomes friends with the owner of Candy Cane Inn, Lucy, and her daughter, Mia. She also quickly lands a job at Wonderland Toys. Wonderland Toys’ owner, Ted is struggling to stay in business selling old-fashioned toys in a digital world. Annie soon realizes that she wants Ted’s business to thrive because she has feelings for this Christmas traditionalist.

6.3

MagicScore

My Santa

2013

A young, single mother, Jen, begins to lose her faith in the magic of Christmas. However, when she takes her son Eric to see the local mall Santa, Jen immediately feels an attraction and connection with Chris, the young, attractive man filling the suit. As they begin spending time together, she begins to rediscover her belief in Christmas.

5.3

MagicScore

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

1964

Sam the snowman tells us the story of a young red-nosed reindeer who, after being ousted from the reindeer games because of his glowing nose, teams up with Hermey, an elf who wants to be a dentist, and Yukon Cornelius, the prospector. They run into the Abominable Snowman and find a whole island of misfit toys. Rudolph vows to see if he can get Santa to help the toys, and he goes back to the North Pole on Christmas Eve. But Santa's sleigh is fogged in. But when Santa looks over Rudolph, he gets a very bright idea...

7.4

MagicScore

The Powerpuff Girls: 'Twas the Fight Before Christmas

2003

When Princess Morebucks finds out that she's been put on Santa's naughty list (in fact, she's the only one on it!), she does a quick re-write, resulting with Bubbles, Blossom, and Buttercup with nothing but coal for Christmas! On top of all that, Princess gets the one thing she wants for the holidays: super powers! Now, the girls have to stop Princess and make sure that Christmas is saved for children everywhere.

7.2

MagicScore

The Year Without a Santa Claus

1974

Feeling forgotten by the children of the world, old St. Nick decides to skip his gift-giving journey and take a vacation. Mrs. Claus and two spunky little elves, Jingle and Jangle, set out to see to where all the season's cheer has disappeared. Aided by a magical snowfall, they reawaken the spirit of Christmas in children's hearts and put Santa back in action.

7.2

MagicScore

Snow

2004

Nick Snowden is reluctantly taking over the family business and with only three days before the big night, one of Nick's younger reindeer is stolen from the North Pole and taken to a zoo.

7.1

MagicScore

A Flintstone Christmas

1977

Santa has an accident at Fred's house on Christmas Eve, Fred and Barney have to continue his run for him.

7.0

MagicScore

Father Christmas

1991

Classic animation based on Raymond Briggs' book. What does Father Christmas do with himself for the other 364 days of the year ?

6.4

MagicScore

#10

A Wish for Wings That Work

1991

Opus the Penguin struggles to achieve his seemingly impossible dream to be able to fly.

6.1

MagicScore

#11

Who Killed Santa? A Murderville Murder Mystery

2022

A holiday-hating detective is forced to solve a murder — and save Christmas — with help from famous trainees who must improv their way through the case.

5.9

MagicScore

#12

Snow 2: Brain Freeze

2009

When Nick gets amnesia, it's up to Sandy and Buddy the reindeer to save him and Christmas.

5.6

MagicScore

#13

The Ultimate Christmas Present

2000

When 13-year-old Allie Thompson and her best friend Sam happen upon a weather-making machine discarded by none other than Santa Claus, they use it to cause a snow day in Los Angeles. But when the machine gets out of hand, it threatens to ruin Christmas.

5.3

MagicScore

#14

Klaus

2019

A selfish postman and a reclusive toymaker form an unlikely friendship, delivering joy to a cold, dark town that desperately needs it.

8.2

MagicScore

#15

The Nightmare Before Christmas

1993

Tired of scaring humans every October 31 with the same old bag of tricks, Jack Skellington, the spindly king of Halloween Town, kidnaps Santa Claus and plans to deliver shrunken heads and other ghoulish gifts to children on Christmas morning. But as Christmas approaches, Jack's rag-doll girlfriend, Sally, tries to foil his misguided plans.

7.8

MagicScore

#16

How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

1966

Bitter and hateful, the Grinch is irritated at the thought of a nearby village having a happy time celebrating Christmas. Disguised as Santa Claus, with his dog made to look like a reindeer, he decides to raid the village to steal all the Christmas things.

7.5

MagicScore

#17

Miracle on 34th Street

1947

Kris Kringle, seemingly the embodiment of Santa Claus, is asked to portray the jolly old fellow at Macy's following his performance in the Thanksgiving Day parade. His portrayal is so complete that many begin to question if he truly is Santa Claus, while others question his sanity.

7.4

MagicScore

#18

A Boy Called Christmas

2021

An ordinary young boy called Nikolas sets out on an extraordinary adventure into the snowy north in search of his father who is on a quest to discover the fabled village of the elves, Elfhelm. Taking with him a headstrong reindeer called Blitzen and a loyal pet mouse, Nikolas soon meets his destiny in this magical and endearing story that proves nothing is impossible…

7.3

MagicScore

#19

Violent Night

2022

When a team of mercenaries breaks into a wealthy family compound on Christmas Eve, taking everyone inside hostage, the team isn’t prepared for a surprise combatant: Santa Claus is on the grounds, and he’s about to show why this Nick is no saint.

7.2

MagicScore

#20

Christmas Story

2007

Hundreds of years ago in Lapland, a little boy named Nikolas loses his family in an accident. The villagers decide to look after the orphaned boy together. Once a year - at Christmas - Nikolas moves to a new home. To show his gratitude, Nikolas decides to make toys for the children of the families as good-bye presents. Over the years, Nikolas's former adoptive families become many, and soon almost every house has presents on its doorstep on Christmas morning. At thirteen, Nikolas is sent to live and work with Iisakki, a grumpy old carpenter, who forbids Nikolas to continue making presents for Christmas. Gradually, however, Nikolas wins Iisakki's trust. Together they begin to look after the Christmas traditional that Nikolas has begun. When the aged Iisakki has to leave Nikolas and move away, the tradition of Christmas presents is once again at risk. Thankfully, Nikolas comes up with a solution that brings children joy every Christmas, even continuing to today.

7.2

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Desperately Seeking Santa?

The top films similar to Desperately Seeking Santa by MovieMagicScore are Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas (6.9), Annie Claus Is Coming to Town (6.3), My Santa (5.3). Each shares romance/tv movie themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Desperately Seeking Santa worth watching?

Desperately Seeking Santa holds a MovieMagicScore of 5.9/10 from 49 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Desperately Seeking Santa?

Desperately Seeking Santa (2012) is a romance, tv movie film directed by Craig Pryce, starring Laura Vandervoort, Nick Zano, Paula Brancati.

Where can I find more recommendations like Desperately Seeking Santa?

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This ranked list pairs Desperately Seeking Santa (2012), a romance and tv movie film from Craig Pryce, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Laura Vandervoort take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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