The Santa Clause

1994
PG
1h 37m

IMDb RATING

6.6/10

136K

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Body Swap Comedy High-Concept Comedy Holiday Comedy Holiday Family Slapstick Comedy Drama Family Fantasy Holiday

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.

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IMDb RATING

6.6/10

136K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

220

169

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 2 wins & 9 nominations

Trivia
One of the children in Charlie's class during Parents Day is an elf with pointed ears, which can be clearly seen when Charlie pulls the snow globe out of his backpack. When Charlie tells the class that his dad is Santa Claus, the elf boy is the only one who doesn't laugh.

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 Siskel & Ebert: 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

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Featured review

8/10

Another Great Christmas movie

You have to believe, if you expect a Hollywood epic you're watching the wrong movie and would recommend a different movie. This is exactly the right movie for Christmas and fantasy, it's sincere and funny in all the right places. Fire up the fireplace make some popcorn curl up in front of the tv, you can't go wrong.