# The Santa Clause (1994)

> A skeptical divorced father is magically drafted into Santa’s job and discovers that saving Christmas may also repair his bond with his son.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6378

## Facts

- Runtime: 97 min
- Genres: Fantasy, Drama, Comedy, Family
- Director: John Pasquin
- Cast: Tim Allen, Judge Reinhold, Wendy Crewson, Eric Lloyd, David Krumholtz, Larry Brandenburg, Mary Gross, Paige Tamada
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111070/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, warm, whimsical, christmas eve, family movie night

## Synopsis

A reluctant father discovers the magic of Christmas and the true meaning of family.

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- [The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two (2020)](https://ember.film/movie/248817)
- [Santa Claus: The Movie (1985)](https://ember.film/movie/8027)
- [Red One (2024)](https://ember.film/movie/248997)
- [The Santa Clause 2 (2002)](https://ember.film/movie/4377)
- [Candy Cane Lane (2023)](https://ember.film/movie/964531)
- [National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)](https://ember.film/movie/3237)
- [Jack Frost (1998)](https://ember.film/movie/4907)
- [Get Santa (2014)](https://ember.film/movie/142491)
- [The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006)](https://ember.film/movie/8030)
- [Elf (2003)](https://ember.film/movie/5780)

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