The Santa Clause

1994
PG
1h 37m

IMDb RATING

6.6/10

136K

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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

389

495

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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A touching, light-hearted Christmas story

"The Santa Clause" isn't laugh out loud, roll on the floor comedy; it isn't old-fashioned "It's a Wonderful Life," romance. Nope. It's an original '90s style Christmas story that tugs at your heart strings, and reminds you that we were all kids once. It reminds you of those days when you dreamt of Santa... when you stood in line waiting to sit on the jolly elf's lap... your knees shaking... as you tried to memorize what you were going to ask Santa. Anyone who isn't touched by this movie should look for the little boy or girl inside, and remember the Christmas Eves when you listened for the clatter of reindeer hooves on the roof. If you have no such memories, you may not understand this movie. Thumbs up to Tim Allen and Judge Reinhold! Thanks for the happy tears!