The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006): Cast & Ratings
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause is a 2006 adventure comedy directed by Michael Lembeck, starring Tim Allen and Martin Short. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $110.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 32 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Michael Lembeck
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause About?
The premise of The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Christmas is in peril as Jack Frost schemes to steal the North Pole and end the holiday season. Santa, aka Scott Calvin, struggles to maintain order while dealing with his mother-in-law and a growing crisis. With the help of his family and his trusted Head Elf, Curtis, he must find a way to thwart Jack Frost's devious plan and save Christmas for everyone.
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- elf
- snowglobe
- deception
- third part
- part of trilogy
- numbered sequel
- back in time
- north pole
- santa's workshop
- flying reindeer
- uncle niece relationship
- jack frost character
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- mrs. santa claus character
- time travel
- gift
- baby
- 2000s
- hugging
- bearded man
- ice breath
- christmas
- in laws
- instant regret
- seven word title
- christmas movie
- christmas season
- christmas eve
- family visit
- frozen alive
- sabotage
- christmas elf
- niece
- in laws visiting
- holiday season
- santa claus character
- santa claus costume
- male protagonist
- altered version of studio logo
- studio logo segues into film
- outtakes during end credits
- transformation
- supernatural power
- christmas tree
- repeat sequel
- divorce
- teacher
- fire
- family relationships
- santa claus
- airplane
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause Cast
Tim Allen leads the cast, with Martin Short. Directed by Michael Lembeck.
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Director Michael Lembeck
More from Michael Lembeck
More films directed by Michael Lembeck, best-rated first: Connie and Carla, The Santa Clause 2, Queen Bees and Tooth Fairy.
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause 32 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 32 Metascore
User score 4.5
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TMDB 55% User score
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The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause Plot Summary
What happens in The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the years roll by since Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) slipped into the iconic red suit, his life has taken on a fresh perspective. Now happily married to Carol Newman, a dedicated teacher at the North Pole, their relationship is blossoming in joy and excitement as they await their first child. On Christmas Eve, Carol entertains a group of eager young elves with enchanting tales from her life with Scott, crafting stories that blend romance and adventure.
Full summary
The whole story of The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause, scene by scene
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause Box Office
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause grossed $110.8 million worldwide. $84.5 million came from the US and Canada and $26.3 million (24%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$110.8M
- US & Canada
- $84.5M
- International
- $26.3M
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause.
How Well Do You Know The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the main reason for Scott's stress during the holiday season?
Cars in The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
2 cars on screen: the 2005 Ferrari F430 and the 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio III Typ 1H.
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2000 Volkswagen Cabrio III Typ 1H Background role
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause Also Known As
37 alternative titles, including “Santa Cláusula 3 El Escape de Santa” and “Tror du virkelig stadig på julemanden?”.
- Also known as
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- Santa Cláusula 3 El Escape de Santa
- Tror du virkelig stadig på julemanden?
- ウォルト・ディズニーのサンタクローズ3 クリスマス大決戦！
- The Santa Clause 3 The Escape Clause
- Super Noël Méga Givré
- Santa Clause 3 - Eine frostige Bescherung
- Santa Clause è nei guai
- Santa Claus 3: Por una Navidad sin frío
- Nu är det jul igen 3
- Julenissen 3
- Tror du på julemanden? 3
- Télapu 3: A szánbitorló
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- Śnięty Mikołaj 3: Uciekający Mikołaj
- Santa Cláusula 3 - Natal Em Risco
- Santa Claus 3: Úniková klauzule
- Санта Клаус 3
- סנטה במשרה חלקית 3
- Meu Papai é Noel 3: A Fuga do Papai Noel
- Noel Baba 3
- Sur les traces du Père Noël 3 : La clause force majeure
- Договор за Дядо Коледа 3: Избягалият Дядо Коледа
- Moș Crăciun 3: Scăparea moșului
- 산타 클로스 3
- Santa Claus 3
- Ο Άγιος Βασίλης μου 3
- Санта-Клаус 3: Хазяїн полюса
- Santa Cláusula 3: Complot En El Polo Norte
- Božiček 3
- 圣诞老人3
- Djed Mraz 3: Odbjegli djedica
- Jõulumees 3
- Mutta mitä tapahtui Joulupukille 3
- ウォルト・ディズニーのサンタクローズ3／クリスマス大決戦！
- ซานตาคลอส 3 อิทธิฤทธิ์ปีศาจคริสต์มาส
- Ông Già Tuyết 3
- 今個聖誕大件事 3：回到未紅時
- 聖誕快樂又瘋狂 3
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The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause?
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause released?
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause was released on November 3, 2006.
Who directed The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause?
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause was directed by Michael Lembeck.
More films by Michael Lembeck Who is in the cast of The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause?
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause stars Tim Allen and Martin Short.
How much did The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause make at the box office?
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause grossed $110.8 million worldwide ($84.5 million domestic, $26.3 million international).
How is The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause rated?
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause has 32 on Metacritic and 55% on TMDB.
Does The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause have a post-credit scene?
Yes. The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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