Quick Info
- Year
- 1982
- Director
- Jean-Marie Poiré
- Duration
- 88 min
- Language
- FR
- Country
- FR
External Ratings
IMDb7.3
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes73%
📺 Where to Watch
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Santa Claus Is a Stinker
Our Rating
7.5/10
7.4/10
7.5/10
7.3/10
7.1/10
6.9/10
Overview
Two neurotics, working for a suicide hotline on the night of Christmas Eve, get caught up in a catastrophe when a pregnant woman, her abusive boyfriend, and a cross-dresser visit their office.
Rating Breakdown
Story
7.4
Acting
7.5
Direction
7.3
Cinematography
7.1
Music
6.9
✓Pros
- Strong direction
- Compelling story
- Great performances
✕Cons
- Slow pacing in some scenes
- Requires close attention
