The Santa Clause (1994)

Scott Calvin, a 37-year-old marketing executive played by Tim Allen, is preparing to spend Christmas Eve with his son Charlie. Despite his efforts to maintain Charlie’s belief in Santa Claus, Scott himself is a skeptic. The film begins with Scott’s ex-wife Laura and her new husband, Neil, trying to convince Charlie that Santa isn’t real, which leads to tension during their holiday visit.

On Christmas Eve, after a failed dinner and a trip to Denny’s, Scott and Charlie hear a noise on the roof.

When Scott goes to investigate, he accidentally startles Santa Claus, causing him to fall from the roof and die. Santa’s body mysteriously disappears, leaving behind a red suit and a card instructing the finder to put on the suit if anything happens to him. Following Charlie’s encouragement, Scott reluctantly dons the suit and spends the night delivering presents with the help of Santa’s sleigh and reindeer.

The next morning, Scott wakes up in his own bed but realizes he is still wearing the pajamas given to him at the North Pole. Over the following year, he undergoes significant changes: gaining weight, developing a white beard that regrows instantly after shaving, and increasingly embodying Santa’s persona. His transformation raises concerns for Laura and Neil, leading them to question his fitness as a father.

As Scott struggles with his new identity, he faces legal challenges regarding his visitation rights with Charlie. On Thanksgiving, after a heartfelt moment with Charlie involving a magical snow globe gifted by an elf named Bernard, Scott embraces his role as Santa. The climax involves him being arrested while attempting to deliver gifts but ultimately proving his identity when he takes off from a rooftop in Santa’s sleigh.

In the end, Laura and Neil come to believe in Scott’s transformation into Santa Claus, allowing him to reunite with Charlie for Christmas. The film concludes with a heartwarming message about family and belief in magic during the holiday season.

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