The Santa Clause

G
1h 37m
1994
6.507 /10 (2,179)

This Christmas, the snow hits the fan.

Overview

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.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1994-11-11

Top Billed Cast

Tim Allen

Scott Calvin

Judge Reinhold

Neal

Wendy Crewson

Laura

Eric Lloyd

Charlie

David Krumholtz

Bernard

Larry Brandenburg

Detective Nunzio

Mary Gross

Ms. Daniels

Paige Tamada

Elf-Judy

Peter Boyle

Mr. Whittle

Judith Scott

Susan

Jayne Eastwood

Waitress

Melissa King

Little Girl

Bradley Wentworth

Elf at North Pole

Azura Bates

Elf in Hangar

Joshua Satok

Elf-Larry

Zachary McLemore

Bobby

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