The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
2006, English. Directed by Michael Lembeck.
'Twas the fight before Christmas...
Now that Santa and Mrs. Claus have the North Pole running smoothly, the Counsel of Legendary Figures has called an emergency meeting on Christmas Eve! The evil Jack Frost has been making trouble, looking to take over the holiday! So he launches a plan to sabotage the toy factory and compel Scott to invoke the little-known Escape Clause and wish he'd never become Santa.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- Yes, stay
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Cast & crew
- Michael LembeckDirector
- Tim AllenSanta / Scott Calvin
- Elizabeth MitchellMrs. Claus / Carol
- Judge ReinholdNeil Miller
- Wendy CrewsonLaura Miller
- Ann-MargretSylvia Newman
- Eric LloydCharlie
- Spencer BreslinCurtis
- Liliana MumyLucy Miller
- Alan ArkinBud Newman
- Martin ShortJack Frost
- Abigail BreslinTrish
- Art LaFleurTooth Fairy
Details
- Released
- 2 November 2006
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ed Decter, John J. Strauss
- Budget
- $12M
- Box office
- $85M
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The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause: quick answers
What should I watch before The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause?
Watch The Santa Clause (1994) and The Santa Clause 2 (2002) first.
Is The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.6/10 from 1,209 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause?
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause have a post-credits scene?
Yes. The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause has a scene during the credits, so don’t leave early.
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause on?
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause?
If you liked The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause, try The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two, Jingle All the Way, The Naughty Nine.
Who directed The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause?
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006) was directed by Michael Lembeck and stars Tim Allen, Elizabeth Mitchell, Judge Reinhold.