The Search for Santa Paws
The Search is On!
2010 · 89 min · ★ 6.3 · Family, Adventure
When Santa and his new best friend, Paws, discover that the boys and girls of the world have lost the spirit of the season, they take a trip to New York City. But after Santa loses his memory, it's up to Paws, a faithful orphan named Quinn, her new friend Will, and a wonderful group of magical talking dogs to save St. Nick and show the world what Christmas is really all about.
Directed by Robert Vince · Written by Robert Vince
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Kaitlyn Maher Quinn -
Madison Pettis Willamina -
Zachary Gordon Paws (voice) -
Wendi McLendon-Covey Ms. Stout -
Richard Riehle Santa Claus -
John Ducey James Huckle -
Bonnie Somerville Kate Huckle -
Richard Kind Eddy the Elf Dog (voice) -
Danny Woodburn Eli -
Chris Coppola Augustus -
Jason Connery Haggis (voice) -
Christopher Massey Rasta (voice)
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