Where to watch The Man in the Santa Claus Suit (1979) in the UK
The Man in the Santa Claus Suit (1979) is available to watch free in the UK on Plex. Last verified on 11 September 2026 by ScreenSearch.
The mysterious owner of a costume shop rents a Santa Claus suit to three very different men: a math teacher trying to get the nerve to propose, a homeless restaurateur trying to hide from the mob, and a harried political speech writer visiting with his estranged wife and son. Their lives are inexorably changed by their experience of playing Santa Claus.
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Streaming options in the United Kingdom
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Is The Man in the Santa Claus Suit on Netflix, Disney+ or Prime Video?
Quick answers for the UK's biggest streaming services, checked against today's data.
Netflix
No — The Man in the Santa Claus Suit (1979) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on Plex instead.
Amazon Prime Video
No — The Man in the Santa Claus Suit (1979) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on Plex instead.
Disney+
No — The Man in the Santa Claus Suit (1979) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on Plex instead.
Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in The Man in the Santa Claus Suit.
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Fred AstaireSanta Claus -
Gary BurghoffBob Willis -
John BynerStan Summerville -
Bert ConvyGil Travis -
Tara BuckmanPolly Primer -
Brooke BundyLinda Travis -
Eddie BarthBabyskin -
Ron FeinbergBruno Betinger
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The Man in the Santa Claus Suit — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Man in the Santa Claus Suit for free in the UK?
The Man in the Santa Claus Suit (1979) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Plex in the United Kingdom.
Is The Man in the Santa Claus Suit on Netflix in the UK?
No — The Man in the Santa Claus Suit (1979) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on Plex instead.
Is The Man in the Santa Claus Suit on Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
No — The Man in the Santa Claus Suit (1979) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on Plex instead.
Is The Man in the Santa Claus Suit on Disney+ in the UK?
No — The Man in the Santa Claus Suit (1979) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on Plex instead.
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