The Night My Dad Saved Christmas

A sleigh accident in Madrid leaves Santa Claus hospitalized just before the holiday season. To ensure children around the world still receive their gifts, Salva, a man sharing a hospital room with him, agrees to take over the magical duties. Salva must navigate the challenges of locating the reindeer and operating the sleigh while striving to improve his own character to become a truly good person.

The family comedy was directed by Joaquín Mazón, following his 2022 project Two Many Chefs. It is the second of seven films he has directed, preceding The Benetón Family and a subsequent sequel to this story. The production features a credited cast of 61 actors, including Santiago Segura, Ernesto Sevilla, and Unax Hayden.

Produced in Spain by companies such as Mogambo Films and Bowfinger, the movie earned 5 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception was mixed, as reflected in the ratings on database platforms. It holds a 4.4/10 score on IMDb based on 387 votes and a slightly higher 5.6/10 on TMDB from 36 votes.