Where to Watch The Christmas Star (1986) in the US

What it's about

Horace McNickle (Edward Asner) is a two-time felon serving prison time for counterfeiting. On the week before Christmas, he escapes from prison dressed as Santa Claus due to his uncanny resemblance to St. Nick resulting from his long white beard and heavyset features. McNickle hides out from the police in a nearby suburban neighborhood where he is befriended and helped by two local children who think he is the real Santa Claus. McNickle takes advantage of the kids naivety to help him get his counterfeit money hidden somewhere in a local department store while he develops kind-hearted feelings for his two con victims that make him slowly understand the true nature of Christmas.

Cast and crew

Director

Alan Shapiro

Writer

Alan Shapiro, Carol Dysinger

Starring

Edward Asner, Rene Auberjonois, Jim Metzler

Details

Release date

Dec 14, 1986

Language

English

Country

Canada, United States

Where to Watch The Christmas Star (1986) in the US — common questions

Where to watch The Christmas Star in the United States?

The Christmas Star is available with a subscription, to rent, or to buy in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on Disney+. Rent the movie on Apple TV Store (HD) and Fandango at Home (HD). Buy the movie on Prime Video (HD).

Can I stream The Christmas Star or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Watch the movie with a subscription on Disney+. Rent the movie on Apple TV Store (HD) and Fandango at Home (HD). Buy the movie on Prime Video (HD).

Can I watch The Christmas Star for free in the United States?

We have not confirmed a free option for The Christmas Star in the United States.