The Santa Clause 2

What's Christmas Fun without some Reindeer Games?

2002 • 104 min • Fantasy · Comedy · Family

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Synopsis

Better watch out! The big guy in red is coming to town once again. This time, Scott Calvin -- also known as Santa Claus -- finds out there's an obscure clause in his contract requiring him to take on a wife. He has to leave the North Pole to fulfill his obligations, or else he'll be forced to give up his Yuletide gig.

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

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Santa Scott Calvin must find a Mrs. Claus by Christmas Eve or lose his role. He also faces a crisis at the North Pole when an imposter Santa spreads holiday mischief.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Minor peril and slapstick falls
Some rude humor from the toy Santa
Brief discussions of divorce and a teen acting out

What it models well

Importance of family
Believing in yourself
Responsibility and duty
The spirit of Christmas

Talk about it after

The true meaning of Christmas
What makes a good leader?
Dealing with change and new traditions

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Top billed cast

Director: Michael Lembeck • Crew: Cinco Paul, Ken Daurio, John J. Strauss, Don Rhymer, Steve Rudnick, Ed Decter, Leo Benvenuti

Trailers & clips

Santa Clause 2 (2002) Teaser

The Santa Clause 2 Official Trailer!

Reviewer notes

Recommended
I think it's good. To me, <em>'The Santa Clause 2'</em> runs the original film very close. I found the plot to this one more consistently enjoyable, whereas the first one starts off stronger than it finishes - I'd still class the 1994 production better, but this is a solid sequel in my opinion. Tim Allen reprises his role as Scott and continues to be showpiece of the film. Elizabeth Mitchell is decent as Car...
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