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The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause

  • 20062006
  • GG
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
4.7/10
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Tim Allen and Martin Short in The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006)
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Santa, a.k.a. Scott Calvin, is faced with double-duty: how to keep his new family happy and how to stop Jack Frost from taking over Christmas.Santa, a.k.a. Scott Calvin, is faced with double-duty: how to keep his new family happy and how to stop Jack Frost from taking over Christmas.Santa, a.k.a. Scott Calvin, is faced with double-duty: how to keep his new family happy and how to stop Jack Frost from taking over Christmas.

IMDb RATING
4.7/10
37K
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  • Director
    • Michael Lembeck
  • Writers
    • Ed Decter
    • John J. Strauss
    • Leo Benvenuti
  • Stars
    • Tim Allen
    • Martin Short
    • Elizabeth Mitchell
Top credits
  • Director
    • Michael Lembeck
  • Writers
    • Ed Decter
    • John J. Strauss
    • Leo Benvenuti
  • Stars
    • Tim Allen
    • Martin Short
    • Elizabeth Mitchell
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 140User reviews
    • 77Critic reviews
    • 32Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 9 nominations

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    Ann-Margret and Alan Arkin in The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006)
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    Top cast

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    Tim Allen
    Tim Allen
    • Santaas Santa…
    Martin Short
    Martin Short
    • Jack Frostas Jack Frost
    Elizabeth Mitchell
    Elizabeth Mitchell
    • Mrs. Clausas Mrs. Claus…
    Eric Lloyd
    Eric Lloyd
    • Charlieas Charlie
    Judge Reinhold
    Judge Reinhold
    • Neil Milleras Neil Miller
    Wendy Crewson
    Wendy Crewson
    • Laura Milleras Laura Miller
    Spencer Breslin
    Spencer Breslin
    • Curtisas Curtis
    Liliana Mumy
    Liliana Mumy
    • Lucy Milleras Lucy Miller
    Ann-Margret
    Ann-Margret
    • Sylvia Newmanas Sylvia Newman
    Alan Arkin
    Alan Arkin
    • Bud Newmanas Bud Newman
    Abigail Breslin
    Abigail Breslin
    • Trishas Trish
    Art LaFleur
    Art LaFleur
    • Tooth Fairyas Tooth Fairy
    Aisha Tyler
    Aisha Tyler
    • Mother Natureas Mother Nature
    Kevin Pollak
    Kevin Pollak
    • Cupidas Cupid
    Jay Thomas
    Jay Thomas
    • Easter Bunnyas Easter Bunny
    Michael Dorn
    Michael Dorn
    • Sandmanas Sandman
    Peter Boyle
    Peter Boyle
    • Father Timeas Father Time
    Samantha Hanratty
    Samantha Hanratty
    • Elf #1as Elf #1
    • (as Sammi Hanratty)
    • Director
      • Michael Lembeck
    • Writers
      • Ed Decter
      • John J. Strauss
      • Leo Benvenuti(characters)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Now that Santa/Scott Calvin and Mrs. Claus/Carol Calvin have the North Pole running smoothly, the Counsel of Legendary Figures has called an emergency meeting on Christmas Eve! The evil Jack Frost has been making trouble, looking to take over the holiday! So he launches a plan to sabotage the toy factory and compel Scott to invoke the little-known Escape Clause and wish he'd never become Santa! —Anthony Pereyra {hypersonic91@yahoo.com}
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    • Plot summary
    • Add synopsis
    • Taglines
      • His time at the North Pole is about to go South.
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Comedy
      • Family
      • Fantasy
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • G
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This is the only "Santa Clause" movie where Santa's Head Elf Bernard doesn't make an appearance. David Krumholtz wasn't available since his Numbers schedule conflicted with the filming. Because of this, the script was written with the returning character Curtis having taken over as the Head Elf.
    • Goofs
      When Scott and Jack Frost travel back to Christmas Eve twelve years earlier, the former Santa vanishes immediately after landing on the ground. In the original film, he remained a solid body long enough for Scott to search his clothing and find the card.
    • Quotes

      Mrs. Claus: Oh, Scott - - it's time.

      Scott Calvin: [checks his watch] Oh, about 10 o' clock.

      Mrs. Claus: No, it's time to deliver the package.

      Scott Calvin: No... midnight, as usual.

      Mrs. Claus: No, it's time to deliver **the package**.

      Scott Calvin: [looks down at Carol's abdomen, then suddenly raises his head and widens his eyes in slightly alarmed realization] It's time to deliver the PACKAAAAAAAAAAAAGE!

    • Crazy credits
      During the start of the end credits various outtakes from filming are shown.
    • Connections
      Featured in Filmnut: An Interview with Michael Lembeck (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      White Christmas
      Written by Irving Berlin

      Performed by Andy Williams

      Courtesy of Columbia Records

      By Arrangement with SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

    User reviews140

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Good, not Great Trilogy Movie!!!
    Yes, I am am adult and yes, I was probably more excited to see this third movie than my 3 children. I really loved the first two movies. This third is a must see in the "set", but I have to say, it's not my favorite. It's very hard to compete with the excellent first 2 movies. I didn't like that Charlie isn't played often enough. I also did care for the actors that starred as Mrs. Clause's parents. Yes, Ann-Margaret and Alan Arkin are terrific actors, but not perfect for this role as the in-laws, I thought. Martin Short was excellent! He is so evil and he does it well! Lucy is a doll! She stole the movie. I loved this movie... it's a great end to the other two, but I don't think they should make any more. Curtis's role as an elf was better when he was a kid! Yes, Bernard's appearance was highly missed. If you loved the first two, see this 3rd, otherwise wait until October of next year to rent it.
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    • Nov 3, 2006

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 3, 2006 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ông Già Tuyết 3
    • Filming locations
      • Downey Studios - 12214 Lakewood Boulevard, Downey, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Walt Disney Pictures
      • Boxing Cat Films
      • Outlaw Productions (I)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $12,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $84,500,122
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $19,504,038
      • Nov 5, 2006
    • Gross worldwide
      • $110,768,122
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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