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The Santa Clause

  • 19941994
  • PGPG
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
124K
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Tim Allen and Eric Lloyd in The Santa Clause (1994)
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When a man inadvertently makes Santa fall off his roof on Christmas Eve, he finds himself magically recruited to take his place.When a man inadvertently makes Santa fall off his roof on Christmas Eve, he finds himself magically recruited to take his place.When a man inadvertently makes Santa fall off his roof on Christmas Eve, he finds himself magically recruited to take his place.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
124K
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    • John Pasquin
    • Leo Benvenuti
    • Steve Rudnick
  • Stars
    • Tim Allen
    • Judge Reinhold
    • Wendy Crewson
    • John Pasquin
    • Leo Benvenuti
    • Steve Rudnick
  • Stars
    • Tim Allen
    • Judge Reinhold
    • Wendy Crewson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 193User reviews
    • 90Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
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    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:43
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    We Are Santa | Supercut
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    Which 8 Christmas Movies Almost Had Completely Different Stars?
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    Tim Allen and Paige Tamada in The Santa Clause (1994)
    John Pasquin in The Santa Clause (1994)
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    Tim Allen
    Tim Allen
    • Scott Calvin
    Judge Reinhold
    Judge Reinhold
    • Neal
    Wendy Crewson
    Wendy Crewson
    • Laura
    Eric Lloyd
    Eric Lloyd
    • Charlie Calvin
    David Krumholtz
    David Krumholtz
    • Bernard
    Larry Brandenburg
    Larry Brandenburg
    • Detective Nunzio
    Mary Gross
    Mary Gross
    • Ms. Daniels
    Paige Tamada
    • Elf-Judy
    Peter Boyle
    Peter Boyle
    • Mr. Whittle
    Judith Scott
    Judith Scott
    • Susan
    Jayne Eastwood
    Jayne Eastwood
    • Waitress
    Melissa King
    • Little Girl
    Bradley Wentworth
    • Elf at North Pole
    Azura Bates
    • Elf in Hangar
    Joshua Satok
    • Elf-Larry
    Zachary McLemore
    • Bobby
    • (as Zach McLemore)
    Joyce Guy
    Joyce Guy
    • Principal Compton
    Lindsay Lupien
    • Kid Two
      • John Pasquin
      • Leo Benvenuti
      • Steve Rudnick
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    • Trivia
      For one week in November 1994, Tim Allen had the #1 movie at the box office, the #1 rated television show (Home Improvement (1991)), and the #1 New York Times best-selling book ("Don't Stand Too Close to a Naked Man").
    • Goofs
      When Scott/Santa is arrested, he leaves Charlie and the reindeer waiting on the roof of the Miller house. When the E.L.F.S. squad comes to the house, they find Charlie alone. The reindeer and sleigh have disappeared with no explanation whatsoever.
    • Quotes

      Scott Calvin: You know, you look pretty good for your age.

      Little Elf Judy: Thanks, but I'm seeing someone in wrapping.

    • Alternate versions
      A brief scene where Laura gives Scott the phone number of Neal's mother (1-800-SPANKME), and Scott says that he "knows that number," has been deleted from the DVD and Blu-ray releases of the film in addition to Disney+ prints.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Interview with the Vampire/Pontiac Moon/The Santa Clause/Heavenly Creatures/Dr. Strangelove (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      Oh Christmas Tree (O Tannenbaum)
      Traditional tune, lyrics by Ernst Anschütz (uncredited)

      Arranged by John Neufeld

    User reviews193

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    A Christmas favorite
    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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    • Jun 8, 2000

    FAQ8

    • What is 'The Santa Clause' about?
    • Is "The Santa Clause" based on a book?
    • How does Scott become Santa?

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    • Release date
      • November 11, 1994 (United States)
      • United States
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    • Filming locations
      • 17 Chisholm Street, Oakville, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Walt Disney Pictures
      • Hollywood Pictures
      • Outlaw Productions (I)
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    Technical specs

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    • 1 hour 37 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby Digital

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