The Santa Clause 2

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The Santa Clause 2

G,

2002,

1h 44m,

Kids & Family/

Holiday/

Comedy

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56%

117 Reviews

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43%

100,000+ Ratings

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43%

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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.

Critics Consensus

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

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Keith Phipps

AV Club

Nov 5, 2019

Despite the obviously mercenary nature of this sequel, there's a thimbleful of clever ideas at work here, most notably in the way Allen's RoboSanta begins to turn his toy factory into a tiny dictatorship.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Dec 29, 2010

2/5

This one deserves a "bah humbug."

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

Dec 2, 2002

1/5

You might find the syllables bah, hum, and bug dancing on your lips.

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Debbie Lynn Elias

Behind The Lens

Nov 15, 2019

On Dasher, Dancer, Prancer and Vixen! On Comet, Cupid, Donder and Blitzen! On Chet! Yes - Chet. Remember - Seeing isn't believing. Believing is seeing.

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Sloan Freer

Radio Times

Nov 5, 2019

2/5

It simply feels like a marketing opportunity, without the sincerity and genuine warmth the Christmas season represents.

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Andy Patrizio

IGN

Nov 5, 2019

8/10

Sure, it's cotton candy movie making with a totally predictable outcome. If you want a cranky Christmas, there's always Bad Santa. It's also not as funny as the original, but it's still entertaining.

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Feb 28, 2019

I personally love and enjoy Santa Claus 2. I think the Santa Claus 2 is a great modern Christmas movie. Itâ(TM)s really enjoyable in my opinion. I havenâ(TM)t seen the second film in literally years. Itâ(TM)s been a while since I watched the second one. I saw the second movie when I was a kid. Iâ(TM)m planning on ordering the movie on dvd on amazon.

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Harry P

Feb 27, 2019

My dad hates this movie, and I believe him.

Poe R

Jan 13, 2019

No where near as good as the first, but better than the 3rd! Love Elizabeth Mitchell!

Kylo R

Dec 24, 2018

God awful missive with a bunch of actors stealing paychecks so the likes of McDonald's could shill their awful product that they claim is "food." Don't waste your time for a few minor laughs when there are many, MANY, Xmas movies out there.

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Abraham G

Dec 18, 2018

Take your pick from any of the Santa Claus films and youll get the same from them. Fluffy family festivities, which are worth watch every few years.

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Luke P

Dec 12, 2018

it is almost good as the classic but a soild sequel.

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Michael Lembeck

Director

Tim Allen

Scott Calvin

Elizabeth Mitchell

Carol Newman

David Krumholtz

Head Elf Bernard

Eric Lloyd

Charlie

Judge Reinhold

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Synopsis

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.

Director: Michael Lembeck
Producer: Brian Reilly, Bobby Newmyer, Jeffrey Silver
Screenwriter: Don Rhymer, Cinco Paul, Ken Daurio, Ed Decter, John Strauss, Steve Rudnick, Leo Benvenuti, Steve Rudnick, Leo Benvenuti
Distributor: Walt Disney Pictures
Production Co: Buena Vista (Walt Disney)
Rating: G
Genre: Kids & Family, Holiday, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 1, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 5, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $139.2M
Runtime: 1h 44m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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