The Santa Clause (1994)
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- PG
- 1h 37min
- Comedy, Drama
- 11 Nov 1994 (USA)
- Movie
When a man inadvertently makes Santa fall off his roof on Christmas Eve, he finds himself magically recruited to take his place.
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Awards:
- 2 wins & 9 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Tim Allen | ... |
Scott Calvin
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| Judge Reinhold | ... |
Neal
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| Wendy Crewson | ... |
Laura
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| Eric Lloyd | ... |
Charlie Calvin
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| David Krumholtz | ... |
Bernard
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| Larry Brandenburg | ... |
Detective Nunzio
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| Mary Gross | ... |
Ms. Daniels
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Paige Tamada | ... |
Elf-Judy
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| Peter Boyle | ... |
Mr. Whittle
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| Judith Scott | ... |
Susan
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| Jayne Eastwood | ... |
Waitress
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Melissa King | ... |
Sarah the Little Girl / P
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Bradley Wentworth | ... |
Elf at North Pole
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Azura Bates | ... |
Elf in Hangar
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Joshua Satok | ... |
Elf-Larry
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Zachary McLemore | ... |
Bobby
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| Joyce Guy | ... |
Principal Compton
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Lindsay Lupien | ... |
Kid Two
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Alexandra Petrocci | ... |
Kid Three
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Jesse Collins | ... |
Ad Executive
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| Daevyd Avalon | ... |
Waiter
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| Steve Vinovich | ... |
Dr. Novos
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Aimee McIntyre | ... |
Ruth
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| Tabitha Lupien | ... |
Ballet Girl
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| Lachlan Murdoch | ... |
Fax Kid
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| Dennis O'Connor | ... |
Mailman
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| David Sparrow | ... |
Bobby's Dad
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Ron Hartmann | ... |
Judge
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Nic Knight | ... |
Quintin
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| Scott Wickware | ... |
Malone
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Gene Mack | ... |
Newman
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Brett Moon | ... |
Elf One
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Ryan Moon | ... |
Elf Two
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Jack Newman | ... |
Santa in Street
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| Michael Caruana | ... |
Officer #1
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Micha Jackson | ... |
Child One
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Cody Jones | ... |
Child Two
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| Kenny Vadas | ... |
E.L.F.S. Leader
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| Brian Reilly | ... |
Tinsel Man
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| Gordon Masten | ... |
Desk Sergeant
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| Philip Williams | ... |
Sharpshooter
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Chris Benson | ... |
Fireman
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Laura Catalano | ... |
Veronica
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Peter Kosaka | ... |
Japanese Businessman
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Ivanka Kotalto | ... |
E.L.F.S. #2
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Todd Davis | ... |
E.L.F.S. #3
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Marc Pichette | ... |
E.L.F.S. #4
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| John Pasquin | ... |
Santa #6
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Tony Krolo | ... |
Coffee Cop
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Alec Bachlow | ... |
Neighbour
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Jimmy Labriola | ... |
Truck Driver
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Steve Kosaka | ... |
Japanese Businessman
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Lawrence Nakamura | ... |
Japanese Businessman
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Hun Sun Tran | ... |
Japanese Businessman
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Steve Tsukamoto | ... |
Japanese Businessman
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| Frank Welker | ... |
Reindeer Voices (voice)
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| Kerrigan Mahan | ... |
Reindeer Voices (voice)
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Bob Dermer | ... |
Puppet Punch (voice)
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| Nina Keogh | ... |
Puppet Judy (voice)
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Zayna Aston | ... |
Elf at north pole (uncredited)
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| Steve Lucescu | ... |
Falling Santa (uncredited)
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Bruce Philp | ... |
Drummer (uncredited)
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Ken Wyke | ... |
Police Officer (uncredited)
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Directed by
| John Pasquin | ||
Written by
| Leo Benvenuti | ... | (written by) & |
| Steve Rudnick | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Richard Baker | ... | executive producer |
| Caroline Baron | ... | co-producer |
| Jennifer Graham Billings | ... | associate producer (as Jennifer Billings) |
| Rick Messina | ... | executive producer |
| James Miller | ... | executive producer |
| Robert F. Newmyer | ... | producer (as Robert Newmyer) |
| Susan E. Novick | ... | associate producer |
| Brian Reilly | ... | producer |
| Jeffrey Silver | ... | producer |
| William W. Wilson III | ... | co-producer |
Music by
| Michael Convertino | ||
Cinematography by
| Walt Lloyd | ||
Editing by
| Larry Bock | ||
Editorial Department
| David Axelrad | ... | apprentice editor |
| Lori Ball | ... | first assistant editor |
| Doug Hinton | ... | post-production assistant |
| Robert Lattanzio | ... | apprentice editor |
| Bob Putynkowski | ... | color timer |
| Theresa Repola Mohammed | ... | negative cutter |
| Kim Roseborough | ... | second assistant editor |
| Liza Sullivan | ... | apprentice editor |
| Theo Waddell | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Renée Rousselot | ||
Production Design by
| Carol Spier | ||
Art Direction by
| James McAteer | ||
Set Decoration by
| Elinor Rose Galbraith | ||
Costume Design by
| Carol Ramsey | ||
Makeup Department
| Alec Gillis | ... | special makeup and animatronic effects |
| Hazel Gordon | ... | assistant hair stylist |
| Inge Klaudi | ... | makeup artist |
| Barry R. Koper | ... | key makeup artist |
| Elvia Mante | ... | makeup artist |
| Carol Marinoff | ... | assistant hair stylist |
| Janice Miller | ... | key hair stylist |
| Charles Porlier | ... | assistant key makeup |
| Sean Sansom | ... | special makeup effects artist |
| Elaine Short | ... | wig hair stylist |
| Tom Woodruff Jr. | ... | special makeup effects |
| Leslie Ann Anderson | ... | key hair stylist (uncredited) |
| John Dods | ... | headcast maker: David Krumholtz (uncredited) |
| Thomas Floutz | ... | sculptor (uncredited) |
| Monique Venier | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Caroline Baron | ... | unit production manager |
| Christopher J. Danton | ... | unit production manager (as Chris Danton) |
| Pamela Reis | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Alan Edmisten | ... | second assistant director |
| William M. Elvin | ... | first assistant director (as Bill Elvin) |
| Michael Johnson | ... | second assistant director |
| Michelle Morris | ... | trainee assistant director |
| Marcel Saumure | ... | third assistant director |
Art Department
| Tom Altobello | ... | property assistant: Los Angeles Blue Screen Unit |
| John Bannister | ... | key scenic artist |
| Roger Baron | ... | assistant props |
| Tory Bellingham | ... | property master |
| Carlos Caneca | ... | set dresser |
| Jim Craig | ... | storyboard artist |
| Tom Cranham | ... | storyboard artist (as Thomas R. Cranham) |
| Joe Curtin | ... | construction coordinator |
| David Evans | ... | on-set dresser |
| Ian Fraser | ... | head carpenter |
| Paul Harding | ... | assistant props |
| Michael Hyde | ... | stand-by carpenter |
| Mun Ying Kwun | ... | assistant art director |
| Neil Morfitt | ... | assistant art director |
| Karen O.L. Morgan | ... | illustrator |
| Melissa Morgan | ... | scenic artist |
| Peter P. Nicolakakos | ... | assistant set decorator |
| Jeff Poulis | ... | assistant property master |
| David Russell | ... | illustrator |
| Pat Shatka | ... | assistant art director (as Patricia Shatka) |
| Michael Sherwin | ... | assistant props |
| Robert H. Steiner | ... | construction estimator |
| David Touster | ... | property master: Los Angeles Blue Screen Unit |
| Ken Watkins | ... | assistant art director |
| Karen M. Clark | ... | assistant art director (uncredited) |
| Morgan Weistling | ... | poster artist (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Keith Bilderbeck | ... | sound editor |
| Noah Blough | ... | sound editor |
| Terry Burke | ... | foley artist |
| Peter S. Carlstedt | ... | sound editor (as Peter Carlstedt) |
| Damon Cohoon | ... | first assistant sound editor |
| Yann Delpuech | ... | sound editor |
| Galen Goodpaster | ... | first assistant sound editor |
| Mollie Gordon | ... | assistant sound editor |
| James A. Gore | ... | foley assistant |
| John Hays | ... | boom operator: blue screen unit |
| Larry Hoki | ... | sound recordist |
| David J. Hudson | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Darren King | ... | sound editor |
| Gregory King | ... | supervising sound effects editor |
| John Kwiatkowski | ... | sound editor |
| David Lee | ... | sound mixer |
| Phillip Linson | ... | sound editor |
| Andy Malcolm | ... | foley artist |
| James Moriana | ... | foley artist |
| Stewart Nelsen | ... | sound editor (as Stewart Nelson) |
| Rob Nokes | ... | first assistant sound editor |
| Tim O'Connell | ... | foley recordist |
| Jeffrey Perkins | ... | supervising re-recording mixer |
| Roger Pietschmann | ... | sound mixer: Los Angeles Blue Screen Unit (as Roger J. Pietschmann) |
| Hari Ryatt | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Solange S. Schwalbe | ... | sound editor (as Solange Schwalbe-Boisseau) |
| John Sievert | ... | foley artist |
| Charles Ewing Smith | ... | sound editor (as Chuck Smith) |
| Virginia Storey | ... | foley assistant |
| Bruce Stubblefield | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Steve Switzer | ... | boom operator |
| Donald Sylvester | ... | sound editor |
| Tony van den Akker | ... | foley recordist |
| Corinne Villa | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Linda Lew | ... | foley recordist (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Nikki Amoriasino | ... | special effects: Los Angeles Blue Screen Unit (as Nikki Amorosino) |
| Brent Armstrong | ... | reindeer art department: Amalgamated Dynamics, Inc. |
| Linda Benavente-Notaro | ... | santa fat suit: Amalgamated Dynamics, Inc. (as Linda Benevente-Notaro) |
| Joanne Bloomfield | ... | puppeteer: Amalgamated Dynamics, Inc. / reindeer art department: Amalgamated Dynamics, Inc. |
| Jason Board | ... | special effects |
| Danny Cadow | ... | special effects technician |
| Yancy Calzada | ... | animatronics and puppeteer / puppeteer: Amalgamated Dynamics, Inc. / reindeer mechanical department: Amalgamated Dynamics, Inc. |
| Cornellius Carroll | ... | special effects technician |
| Melissa Chang | ... | reindeer mechanical department: Amalgamated Dynamics, Inc. |
| Mike Elizalde | ... | lead puppeteer: Amalgamated Dynamics, Inc. / reindeer mechanical department: Amalgamated Dynamics, Inc. |
| George Engel | ... | prosthetic makeup department: Amalgamated Dynamics, Inc. |
| Yuri Everson | ... | special makeup and animatronic effects coordinator: Amalgamated Dynamics, Inc. |
| Jeffrey S. Farley | ... | reindeer art department: Amalgamated Dynamics, Inc. |
| Larry Fioritto | ... | special effects |
| Steve Frakes | ... | prosthetic makeup department: Amalgamated Dynamics, Inc. |
| Deborah Galvez | ... | reindeer puppet crew: The Character Shop, inc. |
| Bob Hall | ... | special effects coordinator |
| Robert Harman | ... | special effects supervisor |
| Hiroshi 'Kan' Ikeuchi | ... | reindeer mechanical department: Amalgamated Dynamics, Inc. |
| Kaz Kobielski | ... | special effects |
| Carol Koch | ... | cosmetic finish |
| Karen Lafler | ... | reindeer art department: Amalgamated Dynamics, Inc. |
| Arthur Langevin | ... | special effects key |
| Rick Lazzarini | ... | miniature animatronic reindeer puppets / reindeer puppets creator: The Character Shop, inc. |
| Frank Charles Lutkus III | ... | puppeteer: Amalgamated Dynamics, Inc. |
| Cathy MacDonald | ... | reindeer art department: Amalgamated Dynamics, Inc. |
| Leonard MacDonald | ... | reindeer art department: Amalgamated Dynamics, Inc. |
| Tony Matijevich | ... | prosthetic makeup department: Amalgamated Dynamics, Inc. |
| Michelle Millay | ... | reindeer puppet crew: The Character Shop, inc. |
| Tim Mogg | ... | special effects makeup artist |
| Bryan Moore | ... | prosthetic makeup department: Amalgamated Dynamics, Inc. |
| Wendy Polutanovich | ... | reindeer art department: Amalgamated Dynamics, Inc. |
| Andy Schoneberg | ... | special makeup and animatronic effects coordinator: Amalgamated Dynamics, Inc. |
| Heidi Snyder | ... | reindeer art department: Amalgamated Dynamics, Inc. |
| Jonathan Spence | ... | puppeteer: The Character Shop, inc. |
| Mark Viniello | ... | prosthetic makeup department: Amalgamated Dynamics, Inc. |
| Bill Zahn | ... | reindeer puppet crew: The Character Shop, inc. |
| Jeffrey S. Farley | ... | sculptor: "Comet" (uncredited) |
| David Loveday | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
| Josselin Mahot | ... | creature effects crew (uncredited) |
| Carolyn Oros | ... | special effects technician (uncredited) |
| Jim Reischl | ... | special effects technician (uncredited) |
| Troy Rundle | ... | special effects technician (uncredited) |
| Andy Schoneberg | ... | special effects makeup coordinator (uncredited) |
| Dean Stewart | ... | special effects technician (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Elissa Bello | ... | digital artwork |
| Lydia Bottegoni | ... | digital coordinator: Buena Vista Visual Effects |
| Aaron Campbell | ... | cg reindeer: Buena Vista Visual Effects |
| Denise Davis | ... | visual effects coordinator: BVVE |
| Allen Gonzales | ... | digital artwork |
| Dorne Huebler | ... | digital supervisor: Buena Vista Visuals Effects |
| Kevin Koneval | ... | digital compositor |
| Lee Lanier | ... | cg reindeer: Buena Vista Visual Effects |
| Paul Lasaine | ... | matte painting supervisor |
| Gregory D. Liegey | ... | visual effects composite artist |
| Peter Montgomery | ... | digital compositor |
| Leon Pogoler | ... | visual effects gaffer |
| Winston Quitasol | ... | digital compositor |
| Wally Schaab | ... | cg scenic ball |
| Carolyn Soper | ... | visual effects producer: Buena Vista Visual Effects |
| John E. Sullivan | ... | visual effects director of photography / visual effects supervisor |
| Bruce Tauscher | ... | digital compositor |
| Juliette Yager | ... | visual effects editor |
| Les Bernstien | ... | visual effects cameraman (uncredited) |
| Blaine Converse | ... | visual effects (uncredited) |
| Michael Curtis | ... | digital compositor (uncredited) |
| Scott Dougherty | ... | visual effects coordinator: Cinesite (uncredited) |
| Christopher Nibley | ... | visual effects director of photography (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Randy Butcher | ... | stunts |
| Shane Cardwell | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Danny Lima | ... | stunts |
| Steve Lucescu | ... | stunt double / stunt rigger |
| Edward A. Queffelec | ... | stunt rigger |
| John Stoneham Jr. | ... | utility stunts |
| Walter Masko | ... | precision driver (uncredited) |
| Branko Racki | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Scotty Allan | ... | gaffer |
| Les Bernstien | ... | motion control camera operator: Los Angeles Blue Screen Unit |
| Carl Boles | ... | gaffer: Los Angeles Blue Screen Unit |
| Mike Bonnaud | ... | electrician: Los Angeles Blue Screen Unit |
| Russel Bowie | ... | second assistant camera |
| Mark Cooper | ... | camera trainee (as Alexander Cooper) |
| Carolyn Cox | ... | second assistant camera: "b" camera |
| Attila Dory | ... | still photographer |
| Roy Elliston | ... | best boy |
| Scott Floren | ... | key grip: Los Angeles Blue Screen Unit (as Scott F. Floren) |
| Brian T. Pitts | ... | second assistant camera: Los Angeles Blue Screen Unit |
| Ron Renzetti | ... | dolly grip |
| Don Rose | ... | grip |
| Douglas Ryan | ... | camera operator |
| Ian D. Scott | ... | best boy |
| Kerry Smart | ... | first assistant camera |
| Randy Tambling | ... | key grip |
| Paul Taylor | ... | Remote Head Technician |
| Ken Tosic | ... | best boy: Los Angeles Blue Screen Unit |
| Robert Vigus | ... | grip |
| Kenneth J. Withers | ... | camera operator |
| Stephen Young Chin | ... | camera trainee (uncredited) |
| Shayne Hare | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Brian Harper | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Donna Dupere | ... | extras casting: Canada |
| Leigh French | ... | adr voice casting |
| Meredith Kaplan | ... | casting assistant |
| Juli-Ann Kay | ... | casting assistant: Canada |
| Jann Stefoff | ... | casting: Canada |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Colin Booth | ... | wardrobe supervisor: Los Angeles Blue Screen Unit |
| Carl Docherty | ... | tailor |
| Michele Harney | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Erla Lank | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Loreen Lightfoot | ... | seamstress |
| Nadia Ongaro | ... | seamstress |
| Mary Sheldon | ... | seamstress |
Location Management
| Beth Boigon | ... | location manager |
| Richard Hughes | ... | assistant location manager |
| David K. Mulvale | ... | location assistant |
| Warner Strauss | ... | location assistant |
| John Kenyon | ... | assistant location manager (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Michael Convertino | ... | music score producer |
| Sandy De Crescent | ... | orchestra manager (as Sandy DeCrescent) |
| Bonnie Greenberg | ... | music consultant |
| Artie Kane | ... | conductor |
| Jo Ann Kane | ... | music preparation |
| Steve Mccroskey | ... | music editor: temp music |
| Bobby Muzingo | ... | orchestrator |
| John Neufeld | ... | orchestrator |
| Conrad Pope | ... | orchestrator |
| Dennis S. Sands | ... | music scoring mixer (as Dennis Sands) |
| Kenneth Wannberg | ... | music editor (as Ken Wannberg) |
| Steve Becknell | ... | musician: french horn (uncredited) |
| Bill Booth | ... | musician: trombone (uncredited) |
| Tom Boyd | ... | musician: oboe soloist (uncredited) |
| Tom Brown | ... | music preparation (uncredited) |
| Burnette Dillon | ... | musician: trumpet (uncredited) |
| David Duke | ... | musician: french horn (uncredited) |
| Sean M. Hickey | ... | music preparation (uncredited) |
| Jim Hoffman | ... | music preparation (uncredited) |
| The Hollywood Symphony Orchestra | ... | music performed by (uncredited) |
| Boyde Hood | ... | musician: trumpet (uncredited) |
| Tommy Johnson | ... | musician: tuba (uncredited) |
| Ronn Kaufmann | ... | musician: french horn (uncredited) |
| Daniel Kelley | ... | musician: french horn (uncredited) |
| Geoff Koch | ... | singer (uncredited) |
| Warren Luening | ... | musician: trumpet (uncredited) |
| Guy Maeda | ... | singer (uncredited) |
| Andy Malloy | ... | musician: trombone (uncredited) |
| Malcolm McNab | ... | musician: trumpet (uncredited) |
| Richard Nash | ... | musician: trombone (uncredited) |
| Brian O'Connor | ... | musician: french horn (uncredited) |
| Bobbi Page | ... | score vocalist (uncredited) |
| Roy Poper | ... | musician: trumpet (uncredited) |
| John Reynolds | ... | musician: french horn (uncredited) |
| Jessica Rotter | ... | singer (uncredited) |
| James Sawyer | ... | musician: trombone (uncredited) |
| Kurt Snyder | ... | musician: french horn (uncredited) |
| Sally Stevens | ... | singer (uncredited) |
| Phillip A. Teele | ... | musician: trombone (uncredited) |
| George Thatcher | ... | musician: trombone (uncredited) |
| James Thatcher | ... | musician: french horn (uncredited) |
| Richard Todd | ... | musician: french horn (uncredited) |
| Sebastian Toettcher | ... | musician: cello (uncredited) |
| Louise Di Tullio | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
| Dave Washburn | ... | musician: trumpet (uncredited) |
| Phillip Yao | ... | musician: french horn (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Mimi Wolch | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Wilfred Bell | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Edward Flotard | ... | transportation coordinator: Los Angeles Blue Screen Unit (as Eddie Flotard) |
| Bill Jackson | ... | transportation captain |
| Dave Staples | ... | picture vehicles (uncredited) |
| Robert Whelan Jr. | ... | driver (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Stephanie Axe | ... | production assistant: Los Angeles Blue Screen Unit |
| Prudence Emery | ... | unit publicist |
| Christy Garland | ... | reindeer wrangler |
| Kristine M. Gilbert | ... | production coordinator |
| Lucas Moore | ... | studio teacher |
| Michael E. Murdock | ... | production coordinator |
| Kris Nielsen | ... | production coordinator: Los Angeles Blue Screen Unit |
| Jeremy Podeswa | ... | unit publicist |
| David Ross | ... | safety representative |
| John Starr | ... | craft service: Los Angeles Blue Screen Unit |
| Tom Woodruff Jr. | ... | animatronic effects |
| John 'Frenchie' Berger | ... | armorer (uncredited) |
| Kerri Lynn Brodek | ... | assistant: William Wilson (uncredited) |
| Christy Callahan | ... | assistant: Brian Reilly (uncredited) |
| Hilary Dunn | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Mike Elizalde | ... | lead puppeteer (uncredited) |
| Grady Hutt | ... | photo double: Charlie (uncredited) |
| Colette D. Johnson | ... | assistant production coordinator (uncredited) |
| Randy Kumano | ... | administrative assistant (uncredited) |
| Marc Lawrence | ... | script writer (uncredited) |
| Mary Jo Macvey | ... | studio teacher (uncredited) |
| Nancy Mcintosh | ... | assistant: Robert Newmyer (uncredited) |
| Karen Nadon | ... | payroll accountant (uncredited) |
| John Pattison | ... | puppeteer (uncredited) |
| David Porter | ... | craft service (uncredited) |
| Keitha M. Redmond | ... | production secretary (uncredited) |
| Pamela Reis | ... | assistant: John Pasquin (uncredited) |
| Deborah Ross | ... | title designer (uncredited) |
| Erika Schleich | ... | production assistant: blue screen unit (uncredited) |
| Mia Sheard | ... | assistant: Tim Allen (uncredited) |
| Scott Strauss | ... | misc crew (uncredited) |
| Dave Tommasini | ... | helicopter pilot (uncredited) |
| Laurie Woolery | ... | assistant: Judge Reinhold (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Walt Disney Pictures (presents)
- Hollywood Pictures (in association with)
- Outlaw Productions (I)
Distributors
- Buena Vista Pictures Distribution (1994) (United States) (theatrical) (as Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc.)
- Roadshow Films (1994) (Australia) (theatrical) (through 'Buena Vista International')
- Buena Vista International (1995) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International (1995) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International (1995) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International (1995) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International (1995) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International (1995) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Finnkino (1995) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Gaumont Buena Vista International (GBVI) (1995) (France) (theatrical)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1995) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Laurenfilm (1995) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Prooptiki (1995) (Greece) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1995) (Turkey) (theatrical)
- Abril Vídeo (1995) (Brazil) (VHS)
- Walt Disney Home Video (1995) (United States) (VHS)
- Walt Disney Home Video (1995) (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- Audio Visual Enterprises (1996) (Greece) (VHS)
- Buena Vista International (1996) (Finland) (VHS)
- Disney Channel (1996) (United States) (tv)
- Gativideo (1996) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Showtime Networks (1996) (United States) (tv)
- VideoVisa (1996) (Mexico) (VHS)
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1997) (United States) (tv) (broadcast premiere)
- Buena Vista Television (1997) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- BBC One (1998) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Mainostelevisio (MTV3) (1998) (Finland) (tv)
- Warner Home Video (1999) (Finland) (DVD)
- Walt Disney Home Video (2000) (United States) (VHS)
- Buena Vista Home Video (2002) (United States) (DVD)
- Buena Vista International (2002) (Germany) (DVD)
- Buena Vista International (2002) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Walt Disney Home Entertainment (2003) (Mexico) (DVD)
- Walt Disney Home Entertainment (2003) (Mexico) (VHS)
- Walt Disney Home Entertainment (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- Nelonen (2007) (Finland) (tv)
- TNT (2007) (United States) (tv)
- BBC HD (2008) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Turner Broadcasting System (TBS) (2008) (United States) (tv)
- ABC Family (2010) (United States) (tv)
- BBC Three (2013) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Freeform (2016) (United States) (tv)
- Disney+ (2019) (Australia) (video)
- Disney+ (2019) (United States) (video)
- ITV 1 (2019) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- TV3 (2019) (Estonia) (tv)
- Audio Visual Enterprises (1995) (Greece) (video)
- Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Turkey) (DVD)
- Hollywood Pictures Home Video (Turkey) (DVD)
- Hollywood Pictures Home Video (United States) (VHS)
- Hollywood Pictures Home Video (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- Nickelodeon Network (2023) (United States) (tv)
- Nine Network Australia (2023) (Australia) (tv)
Special Effects
- Amalgamated Dynamics (special makeup and animatronic effects)
- Buena Vista Visual Effects
- Character Shop (reindeer puppets creating)
- Global Effects Inc.
- Lebensfeld Productions
Other Companies
- Cinema Research (titles and opticals)
- Deborah Ross Film Design (main title design)
- Eastman Film (produced and distributed on)
- JoAnn Kane Music Service (music preparation)
- Milan Records (soundtrack)
- Panavision (lenses and Panaflex® Camera by)
- Reeltime Creative (trailer music)
- Sony Scoring Stage (score recorded at)
- Spectral Recording Dolby Stereo Digital (verify theatre format)
- THX Ltd. (digital mastering: SE DVD)
- Technicolor (prints by)
- William F. White International (grip and lighting equipment)
Storyline
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Scott Calvin is disgusted to learn that his ex-wife, Laura, and her husband, Neil, have tried and failed to break it easy to their 6-year-old son, Charlie, that Santa Claus isn't real. On Christmas Eve, Scott reads "The Night Before Christmas" and then receives an unexpected visitor on his roof. When Santa is startled by Scott's calling out and falls off, he disappears, leaving only an 8-reindeer sleigh and a suit with instructions to put it on if he's involved in an accident. Scott does so and is transported around the town dropping gifts through chimneys until he's taken to the North Pole and informed by a group, who claim they're elves, that he is now Santa. Charlie is proud of Scott's new job, though he's convinced it was a dream. Then his hair turns white, his beard refuses to stay shaved, he gains weight inexplicably, and he has a sudden love of junk food. Now he's accepted it, there's just one problem: how to keep it a secret from his disbelieving family. |
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| Taglines | This Christmas, the snow hits the fan. See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $22,000,000 (estimated) |
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $189,800,000 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | One of the children in Charlie's class during Parents Day is an elf with pointed ears, which can be clearly seen when Charlie pulls the snow globe out of his backpack. When Charlie tells the class that his dad is Santa Claus, the elf boy is the only one who doesn't laugh. See more » |
| Goofs | When Scott/Santa is arrested, he leaves Charlie and the reindeer waiting on the roof of the Miller house. When the E.L.F.S. squad comes to the house, they find Charlie alone. The reindeer and sleigh have disappeared with no explanation whatsoever. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Interview with the Vampire/Pontiac Moon/The Santa Clause/Heavenly Creatures/Dr. Strangelove (1994). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Oh Christmas Tree (O Tannenbaum) See more » |
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Scott Calvin:
You know, you look pretty good for your age. Little Elf Judy: Thanks, but I'm seeing someone in wrapping. See more » |