
The Santa Clause(1994)
“This Christmas, the snow hits the fan.”
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.
Director
John Pasquin
Studio
Walt Disney Pictures
Budget
$22M
Revenue
$190M
Cast

Tim Allen
as Scott Calvin

Judge Reinhold
as Neal

Wendy Crewson
as Laura

Eric Lloyd
as Charlie

David Krumholtz
as Bernard

Larry Brandenburg
as Detective Nunzio

Mary Gross
as Ms. Daniels

Paige Tamada
as Elf-Judy

Peter Boyle
as Mr. Whittle

Judith Scott
as Susan

Jayne Eastwood
as Waitress
Melissa King
as Little Girl
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1994
Runtime
1h 37m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$22M
Box Office
$190M
Production Companies
Walt Disney Pictures • Hollywood Pictures • Outlaw Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Santa Clause?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Santa Clause (1994).
What is The Santa Clause about?▼
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.
Who directed The Santa Clause?▼
The Santa Clause was directed by John Pasquin and released in 1994. It is a fantasy, drama, comedy, family film.
How long is The Santa Clause?▼
The Santa Clause has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
Who stars in The Santa Clause?▼
The cast of The Santa Clause includes Tim Allen as Scott Calvin, Judge Reinhold as Neal, Wendy Crewson as Laura, Eric Lloyd as Charlie, David Krumholtz as Bernard and more.
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