Santa Claus in Movies: The Naughty & Nice

Christmas draws near, and if there's one thing Christmas isn't complete without, it's Santa Claus. And you'd best believe he's real, otherwise how would there be so many movies about him? Here's a list of some of the nicest movie Santas, as well as some naughty ones as well.

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Edward Asner, "Elf." While mainly the story of a man raised as one of Santa's elves (Will Ferrell) tracking down his birth father, you can't have Santa's elves without Santa. Edward Asner quietly embodies all things Santa, especially in contrast with the ersatz department store version with whom Ferrell humorously brawls.
Edward Asner, "Elf." While mainly the story of a man raised as one of Santa's elves (Will Ferrell) tracking down his birth father, you can't have Santa's elves without Santa. Edward Asner quietly embodies all things Santa, especially in contrast with the ersatz department store version with whom Ferrell humorously brawls.