The Santa Clause
Recommended from age 6. Christmas comedy, Santa's identity change.
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- Death or separation
- Someone loved dies or disappears, often a parent.
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UK
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Spain
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Availability as of 18 October 2026. Data from JustWatch. Streaming data and logos: JustWatch.
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What it’s about
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.
Genres: Fantasy, Drama, Comedy, Family
If your child is sensitive
If they get scared: under 7, a cuddle or a pause helps more than explaining it isn’t real. From 8, explaining does work.
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