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Overview

User Rating:
6.1/10   16,444 votes
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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Leo Benvenuti (written by) &
Steve Rudnick (written by)
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Release Date:
11 November 1994 (USA) more
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Tagline:
This Christmas, the snow hits the fan. more
Plot:
When a man inadvertantly kills Santa on Christmas Eve, he finds himself magically recruited to take his place. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
2 wins & 7 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(29 articles)
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User Comments:
A Christmas favorite more (71 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Tim Allen ... Scott Calvin / Santa Claus

Wendy Crewson ... Laura Calvin Miller

Judge Reinhold ... Dr. Neil Miller

Eric Lloyd ... Charlie Calvin

David Krumholtz ... Bernard the Elf

Larry Brandenburg ... Det. Nunzio
Mary Gross ... Miss Daniels
Paige Tamada ... Judy the Elf

Peter Boyle ... Mr. Whittle

Judith Scott ... Susan Perry

Jayne Eastwood ... Judy the Waitress
Melissa King ... Sarah the Little Girl
Bradley Wentworth ... Elf at North Pole
Azura Bates ... Elf in Hangar
Joshua Satok ... Larry the Elf
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated PG for a few crude moments.
Runtime:
97 min
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Color:
Color (Technicolor)
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1.85 : 1 more
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Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Tim Allen has a criminal record and Disney has a no hiring of ex-cons policy. An exception was made in this case. more
Goofs:
Continuity: In the opening of the movie, the car is alternately clear of snow and ice, then frosted over between shots. more
Quotes:
Scott Calvin: This thing, you never know where it's been. A thousand malls! Well I hope you're happy, Comet. I hope you're happy, but most importantly, I hope the guy that lives here IS A TAILOR! more
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Soundtrack:
Jingle Bells more

FAQ

Why didn't the elves seem to care that the old Santa was dead?
A Note Regarding Spoilers
What is the name of the story that Scott reads to Charlie before he goes to bed?
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17 out of 21 people found the following comment useful.
A Christmas favorite, 8 June 2000
Author: Monika-5 from United States

I remember the first time I saw the trailer for The Santa Clause. It was during the previews for The Lion King. As soon as the camera panned up from the snow globe to reveal Tim Allen, all the people in the theater began to laugh. This is a great, wholesome, funny flick that grown-ups and kidlets both can enjoy. Tim Allen was perfect to play the dad who becomes Santa, and I love when he burned the roast! I also thought the actor who played Bernard the elf was very funny and stole every scene he was in. And I especially enjoyed Judge Reinhold's turn as Neal Miller. I love the scene where he finally gets the hot dog whistle he'd wanted since he was a kid! Great holiday fun!

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