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There are 10481 movie, TV, and many other titles having to do with Christmas

Total number of characters named Santa: 1169

Total number of elves represented: 399

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J.K. Simmons

1955
American actor
Playing: Santa Claus 2 times

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American Dad! (2005– )

The Most Adequate Christmas Ever (2007) S3.E8

Stan dies while trying to get the perfect Christmas tree. After he dies, he petitions for a second chance at life, which leads to a trial where he must prove that he deserves it.

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2007
12/16/2007
TV-14
TV Series Episode Animated
22 minutes
A

Genre:
Comedy

Director(s):
John Aoshima
Ron Hughart
Anthony Lioi

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Cast:

Seth MacFarlane / Stan Smith /  Roger the Alien /  God (voice)
Wendy Schaal / Francine Smith (voice)
Scott Grimes / Steve Smith /  Scott LaRose (voice)
Rachael MacFarlane / Hayley Smith (voice)
Dee Bradley Baker / Klaus (voice)
Mike Barker / Jesus (voice)
Paget Brewster / Michelle (voice)
Tim Dadabo / Waiter (voice)
Chris Diamantopoulos / St. Peter (voice)
John DiMaggio / Bouncer /  Holy Spirit (voice)`

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Klaus (2019)

A simple act of kindness always sparks another, even in a frozen, faraway place. When Smeerensburg's new postman, Jesper, befriends toymaker Klaus, their gifts melt an age-old feud and deliver a sleigh full of holiday traditions.

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2019
11/15/2019
PG
Film Animated
96 minutes
A

Genre:
Adventure
Comedy
Family

Director(s):
Sergio Pablos
Carlos Martínez López

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Christmas Elements:

Cast:

Jason Schwartzman / Jesper (voice)
J.K. Simmons / Klaus (voice)
Rashida Jones / Alva (voice)
Will Sasso / Mr. Ellingboe (voice)
Neda Margrethe Labba / Márgu (voice)
Sergio Pablos / Pumpkin / Olaf (voice)
Norm MacDonald / Mogens (voice)
Joan Cusack / Mrs. Krum (voice)

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Red One (2024)

After Santa Claus (code name: Red One) is kidnapped, the North Pole's Head of Security (Dwayne Johnson) must team up with the world's most infamous bounty hunter (Chris Evans) in a globe-trotting, action-packed mission to save Christmas.

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2024
11/15/2024
Approved
Film
Amazon
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Dwayne Johnson / Callum Drift
Chris Evans / Jack O'Malley
Kiernan Shipka / Unknown
Lucy Liu / Zoe
J.K. Simmons / Nick
J.K. Simmons / Santa Claus
Bonnie Hunt / Mrs. Claus
Lucy Liu / Unknown
Bonnie Hunt / Mrs. Claus
Kristofer Hivju / Krampus

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The Ref (1994)

A cat burglar is forced to take a bickering, dysfunctional family hostage on Christmas Eve. /// Bickering spouses annoy the cat burglar who takes them hostage in their Connecticut home before Christmas dinner with the family.

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1994
03/11/1994
R
Film
97 minutes
B

Genre:
Comedy
Crime
Drama

Director(s):
Ted Demme

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Cast:

Denis Leary / Gus
Judy Davis / Caroline
Kevin Spacey / Lloyd
Robert J. Steinmiller Jr. / Jesse
Glynis Johns / Rose
Raymond J. Barry / Huff
Richard Bright / Murray
Christine Baranski / Connie
Adam LeFevre / Gary
J.K. Simmons / Siskel

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The Closer (2005–2012)

Living Proof: Part One (2010) S6.E13

An apparent Albanian blood feud puts the kibosh on everyone's Christmas getaway plans, all but for Brenda, whose parents have come to announce that they're moving to Los Angeles.

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2010
12/20/2010
Not Rated
TV Series Episode
55 minutes
B

Genre:
Crime
Drama
Mystery

Director(s):
Rick Wallace

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Cast:

Kyra Sedgwick / Brenda Leigh Johnson
J.K. Simmons / Will Pope
Corey Reynolds / David Gabriel
Robert Gossett / Russell Taylor
G.W. Bailey / Louie Provenza
Tony Denison / Andy Flynn
Michael Paul Chan / Mike Tao
Raymond Cruz / Julio Sanchez
Phillip P. Keene / Buzz Watson
Jon Tenney / Fritz Howard

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The Closer (2005–2012)

You Have the Right to Remain Jolly (2011) S7.E12

A Christmas village Santa is killed in a zip-line accident, and the village's other Santa comes under suspicion. Meanwhile, Brenda's lawyer informs her that his retainer has run out and she needs to pay him $25,000.

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2011
12/05/2011
Not Rated
TV Series Episode
42 minutes
B

Genre:
Crime
Drama
Mystery

Director(s):
Rick Wallace

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Hit and Runway (1999)

Alex and Elliot an unlikely pair connect to write a film about a New York cop working undercover as a fashion model.

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1999
04/17/1999
R
Film
108 minutes
C

Genre:
Comedy
Drama
Romance

Director(s):
Christopher Livingston

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Cast:

Michael Parducci / Alex Andero
Peter Jacobson / Elliot Springer
Judy Prescott / Gwen Colton
Kerr Smith / Joey Worciuekowski
Hoyt Richards / Jagger Stevens
John Fiore / Frank Andero
J.K. Simmons / Ray Tilman
Jonathan Hogan / Bob
Teresa DePriest / Lana
Bill Cohen / Norman Rizzoli

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Autumn in New York (2000)

Romantic drama about an aging playboy who falls for a sweet, but terminally ill, young woman.

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2000
08/11/2000
PG-13
Film
103 minutes
C

Genre:
Drama
Romance

Director(s):
Joan Chen

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Cast:

Richard Gere / Will Keane
Winona Ryder / Charlotte Fielding
Anthony LaPaglia / John
Elaine Stritch / Dolly
Vera Farmiga / Lisa Tyler
Sherry Stringfield / Sarah
Jill Hennessy / Lynn McCale
J.K. Simmons / Dr. Tom Grandy
Sam Trammell / Simon
Mary Beth Hurt / Dr. Sibley

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The Closer (2005–2012)

Living Proof: Part Two (2010) S6.E14

The investigation into the Albanian blood feud uncovers a surprising secret about the identities of one of the family members, and somebody breaks into Brenda's parents' RV.

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2010
12/27/2010
Not Rated
TV Series Episode
44 minutes
C

Genre:
Crime
Drama
Mystery

Director(s):
James Duff

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The Venture Bros (2003-2018)

A Very Venture Halloween (2008) S5.E0

Halloween special of the Venture Bros.

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2012
10/28/2012
Approved
TV Series Episode Animated
60 minutes
C

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H. Jon Benjamin / The Master (voice)
Doc Hammer / Dermott / Billy Quizboy / The Outrider / Red Mantle / Toaster Face (voice)
Christopher McCulloch / Hank Venture / Sgt. Hatred / Pete White / Dragoon / Curse (voice)
Charles Parnell / Jefferson Twilight (voice)
Steven Rattazzi / Dr. Orpheus (voice)
J.K. Simmons / Ben (Old Man Potter) (voice)
Michael Sinterniklaas / Dean Venture (voice)
Dana Snyder / The Alchemist (voice)
James Urbaniak / Dr. Venture (voice)

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The Accountant (2016)

As a math savant uncooks the books for a new client, the Treasury Department closes in on his activities, and the body count starts to rise.

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2016
10/14/2016
R
Film
128 minutes
C

Genre:
Action
Thriller

Director(s):
Gavin O'Connor

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Cast:

Ben Affleck / Christian Wolff
Anna Kendrick / Dana Cummings
J.K. Simmons / Ray King
Jon Bernthal / Brax
Jeffrey Tambor / Francis Silverberg
Cynthia Addai-Robinson / Marybeth Medina
John Lithgow / Lamar Blackburn
Jean Smart / Rita Blackburn
Andy Umberger / Ed Chilton
Alison Wright / Justine

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La La Land (2016)

While navigating their careers in Los Angeles, a pianist and an actress fall in love while attempting to reconcile their aspirations for the future.

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2016
12/25/2016
PG-13
TV Movie
128 minutes
C

Genre:
Comedy
Drama
Musical

Director(s):
Damien Chazelle

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Cast:

Ryan Gosling / Sebastian
Emma Stone / Mia
Amiee Conn / Famous Actress
Terry Walters / Linda (Coffee Shop Manager)
Thom Shelton / Coffee Spiller
Cinda Adams / Casting Director (First Audition)
Callie Hernandez / Tracy
Jessica Rothe / Alexis
Sonoya Mizuno / Caitlin
Rosemarie DeWitt / Laura

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The Tomorrow War (2021)

A family man is drafted to fight in a future war where the fate of humanity relies on his ability to confront the past.

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2021
07/02/2021
PG-13
Film
138 minutes
C

Genre:
Action
Adventure
Drama

Director(s):
Chris McKay

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Cast:

Chris Pratt / Dan Forester
Yvonne Strahovski / Colonel Muri Forester
J.K. Simmons / James Forester
Betty Gilpin / Emmy Forester
Sam Richardson / Charlie
Jasmine Mathews / Lt. Hart
Edwin Hodge / Dorian
Ryan Kiera Armstrong / Young Muri Forester
Keith Powers / Major Greenwood
Mary Lynn Rajskub / Norah

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Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)

With Spider-Man's identity now revealed, Peter asks Doctor Strange for help. When a spell goes wrong, dangerous foes from other worlds start to appear, forcing Peter to discover what it truly means to be Spider-Man.

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2021
12/17/2021
PG-13
Film
148 minutes
C

Genre:
Action
Adventure
Fantasy
Sci-Fi

Director(s):
Jon Watts

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Christmas Elements:

00:16:40		Halloween sign in Diner
00:19:40		Holiday party
00:57:15		Fa, La, La, La, La
02:07:40		Christmas time in the donut shop

Cast:

Tom Holland / Peter Parker /  Spider-Man
Zendaya / MJ
Benedict Cumberbatch / Doctor Strange
Jacob Batalon / Ned Leeds
Jon Favreau / Happy Hogan
Jamie Foxx / Max Dillon /  Electro
Willem Dafoe / Norman Osborn /  Green Goblin
Alfred Molina / Dr. Otto Octavius /  Doc Ock
Benedict Wong / Wong
Tony Revolori / Flash Thompson

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