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The Santa Clause

  • 19941994
  • PGPG
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
114K
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Tim Allen in The Santa Clause (1994)
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  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Family
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
114K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • John Pasquin
  • Writers
    • Leo Benvenuti
    • Steve Rudnick
  • Stars
    • Tim Allen
    • Judge Reinhold
    • Wendy Crewson
Top credits
  • Director
    • John Pasquin
  • Writers
    • Leo Benvenuti
    • Steve Rudnick
  • Stars
    • Tim Allen
    • Judge Reinhold
    • Wendy Crewson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 181User reviews
    • 86Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 8 nominations

    Videos8

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:43
    Official Trailer
    We Are Santa | Supercut
    Clip 1:03
    We Are Santa | Supercut
    Goofs! The Santa Clause
    Clip 2:41
    Goofs! The Santa Clause
    Hidden Gems to Watch on Disney+
    Clip 3:20
    Hidden Gems to Watch on Disney+
    The Santa Clause
    Clip 0:57
    The Santa Clause
    The Santa Clause
    Clip 1:29
    The Santa Clause
    The Santa Clause
    Clip 1:32
    The Santa Clause
    Which 8 Christmas Movies Almost Had Completely Different Stars?
    Video 2:34
    Which 8 Christmas Movies Almost Had Completely Different Stars?

    Photos197

    Tim Allen and Eric Lloyd in The Santa Clause (1994)
    Tim Allen in The Santa Clause (1994)
    Tim Allen in The Santa Clause (1994)
    Tim Allen and Eric Lloyd in The Santa Clause (1994)
    Tim Allen and Paige Tamada in The Santa Clause (1994)
    John Pasquin in The Santa Clause (1994)
    David Krumholtz in The Santa Clause (1994)
    Tim Allen and Eric Lloyd in The Santa Clause (1994)
    Tim Allen in The Santa Clause (1994)
    Tim Allen in The Santa Clause (1994)
    Tim Allen and John Pasquin in The Santa Clause (1994)
    Judge Reinhold in The Santa Clause (1994)

    Top cast

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    Tim Allen
    Tim Allen
    • Scott Calvinas Scott Calvin
    Judge Reinhold
    Judge Reinhold
    • Nealas Neal
    Wendy Crewson
    Wendy Crewson
    • Lauraas Laura
    Eric Lloyd
    Eric Lloyd
    • Charlieas Charlie
    David Krumholtz
    David Krumholtz
    • Bernardas Bernard
    Larry Brandenburg
    Larry Brandenburg
    • Detective Nunzioas Detective Nunzio
    Mary Gross
    Mary Gross
    • Ms. Danielsas Ms. Daniels
    Paige Tamada
    • Elf-Judyas Elf-Judy
    Peter Boyle
    Peter Boyle
    • Mr. Whittleas Mr. Whittle
    Judith Scott
    Judith Scott
    • Susanas Susan
    Jayne Eastwood
    Jayne Eastwood
    • Waitressas Waitress
    Melissa King
    • Little Girlas Little Girl
    Bradley Wentworth
    • Elf at North Poleas Elf at North Pole
    Azura Bates
    • Elf in Hangaras Elf in Hangar
    Joshua Satok
    • Elf-Larryas Elf-Larry
    Zachary McLemore
    • Bobbyas Bobby
    • (as Zach McLemore)
    Joyce Guy
    Joyce Guy
    • Principal Comptonas Principal Compton
    Lindsay Lupien
    • Kid Twoas Kid Two
    • Director
      • John Pasquin
    • Writers
      • Leo Benvenuti
      • Steve Rudnick
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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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 reviews181

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Years later and still love it
    Went as a child to the movies to watch this. Years later and I now watch this with my own kids. Just a lovely Christmas movie for all the family.
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    • mattluvshishat
    • Dec 24, 2019

    FAQ8

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

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 11, 1994 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Ông Già Tuyết
    • Filming locations
      • 17 Chisholm Street, Oakville, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Walt Disney Pictures
      • Hollywood Pictures
      • Outlaw Productions (I)
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $22,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $145,539,357
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $19,321,992
      • Nov 13, 1994
    • Gross worldwide
      • $190,539,357
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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