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Though it's harmless as family entertainment and has moments of charm, The Santa Clause 2 is also predictable and forgettable. Read critic reviews

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Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) has been in the role of Santa for the past eight years, and his loyal elves consider him the best one ever. But the world of the "Merry Old Soul" turns upside down when he's dealt a double whammy of news: Not only has his son, Charlie (Eric Lloyd), landed on this year's naughty list, but Scott discovers that he must marry by Christmas Eve -- just a month away! -- or he will stop being Santa Claus forever.
  • Rating:
    G
  • Genre:
    comedy, other, kids and family
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Michael Lembeck
  • Writer:
    Steve Rudnick
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $139.2M
  • Runtime:
  • Production Co:
    Buena Vista (Walt Disney)
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Flat (1.85:1)

Cast & Crew

Tim Allen
Scott Calvin, Santa Claus, Toy Santa Claus
Elizabeth Mitchell
Carol Newman
David Krumholtz
Head Elf Bernard
Eric Lloyd
Charlie
Judge Reinhold
Neil
Wendy Crewson
Laura Miller
Spencer Breslin
Number Two Elf Curtis
Liliana Mumy
Lucy
Danielle Woodman
Abby
Aisha Tyler
Mother Nature
Michael Lembeck
Director
Don Rhymer
Writer (Screenplay)
Cinco Paul
Writer (Screenplay)
Ken Daurio
Writer (Screenplay)
Ed Decter
Writer (Screenplay)
John Strauss
Writer (Screenplay)
Steve Rudnick
Writer
Leo Benvenuti
Writer (Story)
Steve Rudnick
Writer (Characters)
Leo Benvenuti
Writer (Characters)
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Audience Reviews for The Santa Clause 2

  • Dec 16, 2011
    The Santa Clause 2 almost rounds the corner of "it's so bad it's good," but doesn't quite make it. Of all the bad ideas of where to take The Santa Clause story, the Mrs. Clause (forcing Santa to marry) is spectacularly awful. If only the bad ideas ended there...but no, they keep coming and coming. The special effects are pathetic at best, and the set designs aren't much better. It's sad to see a sequel go so wrong, but there it is. The film is so over-the-top at times that it's hard not to laugh at it, but The Santa Clause 2 is not enjoyable enough to make the out-of-control ridiculousness work for it.
    Dann M Super Reviewer
  • Dec 14, 2011
    Stupid, but good for completely mindless entertainment. I LOVED the first one as a kid - so strange to see everyone so much older in this one.
    Jennifer D Super Reviewer
  • Dec 02, 2011
    Sweet movie for kids, but the original was better
    Bradley W Super Reviewer
  • Mar 01, 2011
    Sweet movie for kids, but at many times very dumb and childish.
    Jim C Super Reviewer
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