Six-year-old Susan Walker has doubts about childhood's most enduring miracle—Santa Claus. Her mother told her the secret about Santa a long time ago, but, after meeting a special department store Santa who's convinced he's the real thing, Susan is given the most precious gift of all—something to believe in.
Acting
Richard Attenborough's twinkle-eyed Kris Kringle is *the* definitive Santa.
Production
Macy's parade footage and department store magic feel genuinely cinematic.
Director
Les Mayfield
Mara Wilson
Susan Walker
Richard Attenborough
Kris Kringle
Dylan McDermott
Bryan Bedford
Elizabeth Perkins
Dorey Walker
J.T. Walsh
Ed Collins
James Remar
Jack Duff
Robert Prosky
Judge Henry Harper
Jack McGee
Tony Falacchi
Jennifer Morrison
Denice
Jane Leeves
Alberta Leonard
Joss Ackland
Victor Landbergh
Allison Janney
Woman in Christmas Shop
Simon Jones
Donald Shellhammer
Kathrine Narducci
Mother
Mary McCormack
Myrna Foy
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Mara Wilson filmed this between Mrs. Doubtfire and Matilda—peak 90s child star era. Attenborough based his Santa on his own grandfather.
This remake deliberately softened the original's sharper courtroom satire to compete with Home Alone's family-friendly dominance. The 'I Believe' chant during the credits? Pure 90s focus-group energy.
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