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The Santa Clause 2

2002Movie1 h 44 minG

53

MediocreGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

A heartwarming, uplifting fantasy movie about family and fantasy.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for brutality, scares or big ideas.

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Story

What's Christmas Fun without some Reindeer Games?

Better watch out! The big guy in red is coming to town once again. This time, Scott Calvin -- also known as Santa Claus -- finds out there's an obscure clause in his contract requiring him to take on a wife. He has to leave the North Pole to fulfill his obligations, or else he'll be forced to give up his Yuletide gig.

Feels like

Holiday Comfort Film
Magical Romance
Family-Oriented Comedy
Nostalgic Christmas Classic
Wholesome Fantasy
Tim Allen Charm
Light-Hearted Sequel
Festive Atmosphere

Crew

Directed by: Michael Lembeck
Written by: Steve Rudnick, Leo Benvenuti, Ken Daurio
Produced by: Jeffrey Silver, Brian Reilly, Robert Newmyer
Music by: Hilary Duff, George S. Clinton

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Facts

September 29, 2002 · 1 h 44 min · G

Released: September 29, 2002
Runtime: 1 h 44 min
Age rating: G
Genres: Fantasy, Comedy, Family
Original language: English
Made in: United States, Canada
Budget: $65 million
Box office: $173 million
Available in: 81 countries

Tropes

Tempting Fate, Lawful Stupid, Disappeared Dad +9

Tempting Fate
Lawful Stupid
Disappeared Dad
Distant Sequel
Disproportionate Retribution
"Mission: Impossible" Cable Drop
Demoted to Extra
Unwitting Instigator of Doom
Mistaken for Santa
Never Trust a Trailer
Rotten Robotic Replacement
Black-and-White Insanity

12 of 96 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Santa Clause 2?"

Questions about The Santa Clause 2

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Santa Clause 2?

In the United States, The Santa Clause 2 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 70 other countries.

Is The Santa Clause 2 worth watching?

53

MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 56%, and Metacritic 48).

Is The Santa Clause 2 a sequel?

The Santa Clause (1994)
The Santa Clause 2 (2002)
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006)

Yes: it's movie 2 of 3 in its series, after The Santa Clause (1994) and before The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006).

Is The Santa Clause 2 okay for kids?

G

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

Will The Santa Clause 2 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 2?

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.

What tropes does The Santa Clause 2 use?

Tempting FateLawful StupidDisappeared DadDistant SequelDisproportionate Retribution"Mission: Impossible" Cable DropDemoted to ExtraUnwitting Instigator of DoomMistaken for SantaNever Trust a TrailerRotten Robotic ReplacementBlack-and-White Insanityand 84 more

TV Tropes lists 96 tropes for it, including Tempting Fate, Lawful Stupid, and Disappeared Dad.