The Santa Clauses
Not all heroes wear capes.
Created by Jack Burditt
On Disney+
A warm, playful family comedy about aging into responsibility and renegotiating identity, grounded in holiday magic and the bonds between parent and child.
After nearly three decades of being Santa Claus, Scott Calvin’s magic begins to falter. As he struggles to keep up with the demands of the job, he discovers a new clause that forces him to rethink his role as Santa and as a father.
Clusters
Where to watch
- StreamDisney+
Questions people ask
Does The Santa Clauses leave you hopeful? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of series.
Is The Santa Clauses easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 91% of series.
Is The Santa Clauses one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 91% of series.
Is The Santa Clauses violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.
Is The Santa Clauses scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
Is The Santa Clauses sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like The Santa Clauses, and what each one shares →
Like The Santa Clauses
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Santa Clauses
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Santa Clauses, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Santa Clauses, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Santa Clauses, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
