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The Santa Clause

1994·Movie
1h 37min·PG
65
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A , fantasy movie: .

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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This Christmas, the snow hits the fan.

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.
Holiday ClassicHeartwarming Family FantasyTim Allen CharmNostalgic Christmas SpiritWholesome EntertainmentMagical RealismFather-Son BondingComfort WatchLighthearted Comedy

Sequels and Prequels

The Santa Clause
The Santa Clause (1994)
GoodWatch score 65
The Santa Clause 2
The Santa Clause 2 (2002)
GoodWatch score 53
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006)
GoodWatch score 35

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Where can I stream The Santa Clause?

In the United States, The Santa Clause streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 61 other countries.

Is The Santa Clause worth watching?

65
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Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 57).

Is The Santa Clause okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Santa Clause make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Santa Clause?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was The Santa Clause a box office hit?

Budget$22 million
Box office$190 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $22 million to make and earned $190 million worldwide, 8.6 times its budget.