The Santa Clause (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1994, The Santa Clause is a comedy, fantasy, drama and family film directed by John Pasquin, running about 97 minutes. “What if your dad was Santa Claus?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Santa Clause stars Tim Allen as Scott Calvin, Judge Reinhold as Neil, Wendy Crewson as Laura and Eric Lloyd as Charlie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Santa Clause has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $189.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Santa Clause page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Santa Clause tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Santa Clause (1994)?
- In US, The Santa Clause is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Santa Clause worth watching?
- The Santa Clause holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Santa Clause?
- The Santa Clause stars Tim Allen, Judge Reinhold, Wendy Crewson, Eric Lloyd and David Krumholtz.
- When was The Santa Clause released?
- The Santa Clause was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.