---
title: "Santa Fake"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/santa-fake-2019"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 636502
imdb_id: "tt6201302"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 87
community_rating: 3.7
vote_count: 7
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Santa Fake (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/santa-fake-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Santa Fake is a 2019 American Christmas film written and directed by J.M. Burris. The story centers on Pat Keeley, a young man from Ireland who moves to the United States and becomes embroiled in a series of comedic events during his travels from New York to Santa Fe. The film is categorized as a family comedy with fantasy elements.

As a holiday release, the film relies on a lighthearted tone and a narrative structure that emphasizes the protagonist's fish-out-of-water experience. With a runtime of roughly one hour and twenty-eight minutes, the film provides a concise viewing experience that focuses on the escalating shenanigans encountered by Keeley throughout his journey.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An Irish immigrant finds himself in a comedic whirlwind while traveling from New York to Santa Fe."

### Why Watch
- Features an ensemble cast including Damian McGinty and John Rhys-Davies
- Offers a lighthearted holiday story
- Explores a cross-country journey from New York to New Mexico

### Caveats & Content Note
- The film has a relatively short runtime of approximately 87 to 88 minutes
- Tone & Suitability: The film maintains a family-friendly tone with a brisk pace suitable for holiday viewing.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #christmas-comedy, #family-film, #holiday-adventure, #fish-out-of-water, #road-trip-narrative

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, Amazon MX Player | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | fuboTV | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | Fetch TV |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: J.M. Burris

## Key Cast Continuity

- **John Rhys-Davies** as *Jow*
- **Judd Nelson** as *Seb*
- **Heather Morris** as *Emily*
- **Jeff Fahey** as *Jim*
- **Tony Amendola** as *Father Estaban*
- **Damian McGinty** as *Pat*
- **Pancho Moler** as *Alowishus*
- **Gary Farmer** as *Santa*
- **Gavin White** as *Pushy Boy Dirk*
- **Ryan O'Malley** as *Baby Pat*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Santa Fake?
The film is available on digital platforms such as hoopla.

### Q: Is this film worth watching?
The film offers a family-oriented holiday story featuring a notable ensemble cast.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The film has a duration of approximately 1 hour and 28 minutes.

### Q: Is this a television series?
No, Santa Fake is a feature-length film released in 2019.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Santa Fake — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/636502)
- [Santa Fake (2019) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6201302/fullcredits/)
- [Santa Fake (2019) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/636502-santa-fake/cast)
- [Santa Fake (2019) Movie | hoopla](https://www.hoopladigital.com/movie/12896329)
- [Santa Fake (2019) - Full Cast and Crew | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/santa-fake/tv1e41u4QfEIyc2wLw0rV4/credits/)
- [Santa Fake (2019) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/santa-fake/credits)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*