The Santa Clause
“This Christmas, the snow hits the fan.”
Synopsis
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.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Santa Clause (1994) Original Theatrical trailer [FTD-0591]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-11-11
Top Cast
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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
Joyce Guy
Principal Compton
Lindsay Lupien
Kid Two
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 10, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$22M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$189.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
8.63x
+$167.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Pasquin
- Screenplay & Story
- Leo Benvenuti, Steve Rudnick
- Original Score
- Michael Convertino
- Original Title
- The Santa Clause
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $22M
- Worldwide Gross
- $189.8M
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Pictures, Hollywood Pictures, Outlaw Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Pasquin
Leo Benvenuti, Steve Rudnick
Michael Convertino
Walt Lloyd
Larry Bock
Rick Messina, Brian Reilly, Jeffrey Silver, Robert Newmyer, James Miller
Department Leadership Roster
John Pasquin
Director
Leo Benvenuti
Screenplay
Steve Rudnick
Screenplay
Brian Reilly
Producer
Jeffrey Silver
Producer
Michael Convertino
Original Music Composer
Walt Lloyd
Director of Photography
Larry Bock
Editor
Robert Newmyer
Producer
Shane Cardwell
Stunt Coordinator
John E. Sullivan
Visual Effects Supervisor
Carol Spier
Production Design
Carol Ramsey
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Santa Clause
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Santa Clause 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 directed The Santa Clause?
The Santa Clause was directed by John Pasquin.
Who stars in The Santa Clause?
The principal cast of The Santa Clause includes Tim Allen, Judge Reinhold, Wendy Crewson, Eric Lloyd, David Krumholtz.
When was The Santa Clause released and how long is it?
The Santa Clause was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Santa Clause?
The Santa Clause had a reported production budget of $22M and grossed $189.8M at the worldwide box office (8.63 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Santa Clause?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Santa Clause was composed by Michael Convertino.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Santa Clause?
The Santa Clause holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).