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The Santa Clause

1994, English. Directed by John Pasquin.

This Christmas, the snow hits the fan.

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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Runtime
1h 37m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
PG

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Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.5/10 from 2,402 TMDB viewer ratings.

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The Santa Clause is streaming on VI movies and tv in India.

Availability in India as of 10 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

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Released
11 November 1994
Country
United States of America
Written by
Steve Rudnick, Leo Benvenuti
Budget
$22M
Box office
$190M
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What comes after The Santa Clause?

Next in the series: The Santa Clause 2 (2002) and The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006).

Is The Santa Clause worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 2,402 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is The Santa Clause?

The Santa Clause runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).

Does The Santa Clause have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for The Santa Clause. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

The Santa Clause parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

The Santa Clause is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

Which OTT platform is The Santa Clause on?

The Santa Clause is streaming on VI movies and tv in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)

What movies are like The Santa Clause?

If you liked The Santa Clause, try Elf, The Santa Clause 2, Noelle.

Who directed The Santa Clause?

The Santa Clause (1994) was directed by John Pasquin and stars Tim Allen, Judge Reinhold, Wendy Crewson.

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