Santa & Cie is a Christmas family comedy directed by Alain Chabat and released in theaters on December 6, 2017. The filmmaker plays Santa Claus, who faces a major crisis just days before Christmas Eve. Starring Golshifteh Farahani and Pio Marmaï, the film will be available in France on Disney+ starting November 21, 2025.
As Christmas approaches, all is not well at the North Pole: the 92,000 elves responsible for making the presents fall ill at the same time. To save the day and not disappoint the children, Santa has to rush down to Earth to find a cure. He then meets a Parisian family who help him, despite his blunt manner, his green suit, and his slight disconnect with the modern world.
Santa & Cie offers a fast-paced family adventure, carried byAlain Chabat's absurd and warm humor. The film combines special effects, festive settings, and comical situations to offer a story that is accessible to children aged 6 and up.
After Sur la piste du Marsupilami, Alain Chabat returns behind the camera with a Christmas movie designed as French family entertainment. He uses the codes of the genre (Christmas mission, race against time, mutual aid) while infusing them with his usual tone. Santa Claus is dressed in green here, a choice made by the director to return to older representations of the character. The film's production made use of significant visual effects to populate the toy factory and bring the elves to life.
The film is primarily aimed at families and Christmas movie lovers looking for a festive French comedy. The supporting cast (Palmashow, Kyan Khojandi, Bruno Sanches) reinforces the comedic side of the film.
Santa & Cie
Film | 2017
On Disney+ November 21, 2025
Comedy, Family, Fantasy | Running time: 1h32 | Ages 6 and up
By Alain Chabat | Starring Alain Chabat, Golshifteh Farahani, Pio Marmaï
Nationality: France
With its accessible humor, quirky Santa Claus, and magical setting, Santa & Co. is a seasonal title to watch again on streaming before the holidays.
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