The Santa Clause 2 (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2002, The Santa Clause 2 is a comedy, fantasy and family film directed by Michael Lembeck, running about 104 minutes. “What's Christmas Fun without some Reindeer Games?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Santa Clause 2 stars Tim Allen as Scott Calvin, Elizabeth Mitchell as Carol Newman, David Krumholtz as Bernard and Eric Lloyd as Charlie Calvin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Santa Clause 2 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $172.8M 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 2 page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Santa Clause 2 tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Santa Clause 2 (2002)?
- In US, The Santa Clause 2 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 2 worth watching?
- The Santa Clause 2 holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Santa Clause 2?
- The Santa Clause 2 stars Tim Allen, Elizabeth Mitchell, David Krumholtz, Eric Lloyd and Judge Reinhold.