The Santa Clause
This Christmas, the snow hits the fan.
FantasyDramaComedyFamilychicago, illinoiselveswinterholidaychristmas partydealsanta clauschristmas treechild custodychristmasfather son relationshipsanta's elves
A heartwarming family comedy about a skeptical father discovering magic and redemption through becoming Santa, centered on healing his fractured bond with his son.
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.
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