CHRISTMAS FILMS
The Santa Clause
About
A comedy in which a man tries to keep his new job, as Father Christmas, secret from his wife
Christmas Film World Cup pedigree
A consistent performer in getting out of the groups and then heading home at the Last 16 but fell short in the 2022 games, knocked out at group stages.
Rating
BBFC: No material likely to offend or harm
Trailer
Ranking
18
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1994
Trivia
John Pasquin
Tim Allen, Judge Reinhold, Wendy Crewson
Eric Lloyd (Charlie) wore fake teeth for the movie. He accidentally knocked out his front teeth before filming began
Once original choice Bill Murray turned down the part, Chevy Chase was considered. Scheduling conflicts with another film forced Chase to turn down the role of Scott Calvin/Santa Claus
Competition History
2022
3rd Seed
3rd in Group H with 90 pts
Eliminated at the Group Stages
2018
Last 16 lost to Jingle All the Way
2014
Last 16 eliminated by Scrooged
2010
Last 16 elimination to It's A Wonderful Life