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The Santa Clause

6.519941h 37mPGMovieFantasyDramaComedy

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.

DirectorJohn Pasquin
WritersSteve Rudnick·Leo Benvenuti
ProducersRick Messina·Jeffrey Silver

Where to watch

Disney PlusDisney Plus
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by John Pasquin

TATim Allen
Tim Allen
Scott Calvin
JRJudge Reinhold
Judge Reinhold
Neal
WCWendy Crewson
Wendy Crewson
Laura
ELEric Lloyd
Eric Lloyd
Charlie
DKDavid Krumholtz
David Krumholtz
Bernard
LBLarry Brandenburg
Larry Brandenburg
Detective Nunzio
MGMary Gross
Mary Gross
Ms. Daniels
PTPaige Tamada
Paige Tamada
Elf-Judy
PBPeter Boyle
Peter Boyle
Mr. Whittle
JSJudith Scott
Judith Scott
Susan
JEJayne Eastwood
Jayne Eastwood
Waitress
MK
Melissa King
Little Girl

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The Santa Clause — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Santa Clause?

The Santa Clause is streaming on Disney Plus in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Santa Clause on Netflix?

No, The Santa Clause is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Disney Plus.

Is The Santa Clause on Amazon Prime Video?

The Santa Clause isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Santa Clause for free?

The Santa Clause is available on Disney Plus in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to The Santa Clause?

Yes — The Santa Clause is followed by The Santa Clause 2 (2002) in the Santa Clause Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Santa Clause?

The Santa Clause is the first film in the Santa Clause Collection.

Is The Santa Clause part of a trilogy?

Yes — The Santa Clause is part of a trilogy, alongside The Santa Clause 2 (2002) and The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006).

How many movies are in the Santa Clause Collection?

There are 3 films in the Santa Clause Collection: The Santa Clause (1994), The Santa Clause 2 (2002) and The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006).