Call Me Claus

Name: Call Me Claus
Director: Peter Werner
Genre: TV Movie, Family
Released: 2001-01-01
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 5.7
Cast: Whoopi Goldberg, Nigel Hawthorne, Victor Garber, Taylor Negron, Frankie Faison

2001Dir. Peter Werner1h 30m

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Runtime1h 30m

Released2001

DirectorPeter Werner

About This Movie

So, 'Call Me Claus'—it's this quirky little TV movie that takes a fun spin on the whole Santa Claus mythos. You've got Lucy Cullins, played by Whoopi Goldberg, who's this tough-as-nails producer at a home shopping network. The pacing's pretty brisk, keeping you engaged as Lucy hires this actor, Nick, who turns out to be more than just a guy in a red suit. The practical effects are modest, typical for early 2000s TV flicks, but they add to that charming, cozy vibe. The performances have a warmth to them, especially Whoopi’s—you can feel her character’s growth throughout. It dives into themes of belief and the holiday spirit, wrapped in a light-hearted package that feels familiar yet distinctly its own.

Features Whoopi Goldberg in a leading roleExplores themes of belief and holiday spiritTypical early 2000s TV movie charm