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The Santa Clause

Seen it?

1994 | 97 min | Fantasy, Drama, Comedy, Family

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It made about 9 times its budget and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh, fantasy fans and families. If you loved Elf or Miracle on 34th Street, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart, feel-good.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    72% on Rotten Tomatoes, 57 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.5 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $191 million worldwide on a $22 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 435K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by John Pasquin

  • Tim AllenScott Calvin
  • Judge ReinholdNeal
  • Wendy CrewsonLaura
  • Eric LloydCharlie
  • David KrumholtzBernard
  • Larry BrandenburgDetective Nunzio
  • Mary GrossMs. Daniels
  • Paige TamadaElf-Judy
  • Peter BoyleMr. Whittle
  • Judith ScottSusan