The Santa Trap_
"The only thing missing this Christmas is Santa Claus.."
It's Christmas Eve and Judy Emerson is told there's no such thing as Santa. Determined to prove her family wrong, she sets an elaborate trap and successfully captures Santa Claus himself. But her parents think the jolly old elf is a burglar and have Santa arrested.
Starring
Shelley Long, Robert Hays, Sierra Abel
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Prime Video
1 country
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Year context
The Santa Trap was released 24 years ago in 2002.
Overview
It's Christmas Eve and Judy Emerson is told there's no such thing as Santa. Determined to prove her family wrong, she sets an elaborate trap and successfully...
The Santa Trap is a Action, Comedy, Drama film with a runtime of 2h 0m.
CAST (20)
Shelley Long
Molly Emerson
Robert Hays
Bill Emerson
SA
Sierra Abel
Judy Emerson
Brandon de Paul
Mike Emerson
Corbin Bernsen
Chief Spivak
Stacy Keach
Max the Biker
Dick Van Patten
Santa Claus
TP
Talbot Perry Simons
Clifford the Inebriated
Paul Butcher
Brian Spivak
Amanda Pays
Doris Spivak
Sonny Carl Davis
Officer Buckley
Steve Monroe
Officer Calhoun
Cork Hubbert
Elf One
Martin Klebba
Elf Ranger Bob
Adrienne Barbeau
Alice the Homeless Mom
Alana Austin
Carla the Assistant
Colton James
Marty the Hospital Teen
Joe Virzi
Trash Talking Teddy (voice)
PG
Patricia Gillum
Boutique Person
BB
Brooke Beare
Reporter
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
120 min (2h 0m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
5.5/10 (8 votes)
Popularity
4
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Santa Trap about?
It's Christmas Eve and Judy Emerson is told there's no such thing as Santa. Determined to prove her family wrong, she sets an elaborate trap and successfully captures Santa Claus himself. But her parents think the jolly old elf is a burglar and have Santa arrested.
How long is The Santa Trap?
The Santa Trap has a runtime of 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Who stars in The Santa Trap?
The cast of The Santa Trap includes Shelley Long, Robert Hays, Sierra Abel, Brandon de Paul, Corbin Bernsen.
What is the rating of The Santa Trap?
The Santa Trap has a rating of 5.5 out of 10 based on 8 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (4)
Action
Comedy
Drama
Family