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The Santa Clause

The Santa Clause

This Christmas, the snow hits the fan.

19946.51h 37m

Overview

On Christmas Eve, divorced dad Scott Calvin and his son discover Santa Claus has fallen off their roof. When Scott takes the reins of the magical sleigh, he finds he is now the new Santa, and must convince a world of disbelievers, including himself.

Directed by John Pasquin
Written by Steve Rudnick, Leo Benvenuti
Produced by Jeffrey Silver, Brian Reilly, Robert Newmyer
Box OfficeBudget: $22.0MRevenue: $189.8M

Top Cast

Tim Allen

Tim Allen

Scott Calvin

Judge Reinhold

Judge Reinhold

Neal

Wendy Crewson

Wendy Crewson

Laura

Eric Lloyd

Eric Lloyd

Charlie

David Krumholtz

David Krumholtz

Bernard

Larry Brandenburg

Larry Brandenburg

Detective Nunzio

Mary Gross

Mary Gross

Ms. Daniels

Paige Tamada

Paige Tamada

Elf-Judy

Peter Boyle

Peter Boyle

Mr. Whittle

Judith Scott

Judith Scott

Susan

Themes & Keywords

chicago, illinoiselveswinterholidaychristmas partydealsanta clauschristmas treechild custodychristmasfather son relationshipsanta's elveschristmas eveelf

About The Santa Clause

The Santa Clause is a fantasy, drama, comedy, family film released in 1994 exploring themes of chicago, illinois, elves, winter, holiday, christmas party, deal. Directed by John Pasquin, it stars Tim Allen, Judge Reinhold, Wendy Crewson. On Christmas Eve, divorced dad Scott Calvin and his son discover Santa Claus has fallen off their roof. When Scott takes the reins of the magical sleigh, he finds he is now the new Santa, and must convince a world of disbelievers, including himself.

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