---
title: "The Santa Incident"
year: 2010
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-santa-incident-2010"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 112340
imdb_id: "tt1761007"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 88
community_rating: 4.6
vote_count: 12
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Santa Incident (2010) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-santa-incident-2010

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Santa Incident is a family and comedy television movie released in the United States on December ninth, two thousand ten. Directed by Yelena Lanskaya, the film features a cast that includes Ione Skye, Greg Germann, and James Cosmo. The running time of the movie is one hour and twenty-eight minutes. During a ride on his sleigh, Santa is mistaken for an alien in a UFO. After his sleigh is attacked and shot down while flying through restricted military airspace, he ends up seriously injured in a small town. Following the incident, an earthbound Santa is sought for questioning by a pair of overzealous Homeland Security agents. The fate of Christmas is now in the hands of this disbelieving by-the-book duo, unless two children can help him and restore their faith in Santa so that Christmas is not jeopardized.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Yelena Lanskaya

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ione Skye** as *Joanna*
- **Greg Germann** as *Erickson*
- **James Cosmo** as *Nick*
- **Jonathan Kerrigan** as *Hank*
- **Michael McElhatton** as *Ross*
- **Fionn O'Shea** as *Hamley*
- **Ali Lyons** as *Sophia*
- **Scott Graham** as *Daniel*
- **Sean McConaghy** as *Cunnigham*
- **Jonathan White** as *Dr. Kelly*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Santa Incident online?
The Santa Incident is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Santa Incident worth watching?
The Santa Incident holds a community rating of 4.6/10 based on 12 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Family, Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Santa Incident and when was it released?
The Santa Incident is a feature film with a runtime of 88 minutes. It was released in 2010. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Santa Incident?
The Santa Incident was directed by Yelena Lanskaya.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Santa Incident — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/112340)
- [The Santa Incident (TV Movie 2010) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1761007/fullcredits/)
- [The Santa Incident (2010) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/112340-the-santa-incident/cast)
- [The Santa Incident (2010) Cast & Crew | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/the-santa-incident/10067733/credits/)
- [Where to Watch The Santa Incident (2010) Online](https://watch.plex.tv/)

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