5.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Santa Clause 2 (2002)
The Santa Clause 2 (2002)
Overview
Better watch out! The big guy in red is coming to town once again. This time, Scott Calvin -- also known as Santa Claus -- finds out there's an obscure clause in his contract requiring him to take on a wife. He has to leave the North Pole to fulfill his obligations, or else he'll be forced to give up his Yuletide gig.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Gender Swap: Yes
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
5.5
Overview
Better watch out! The big guy in red is coming to town once again. This time, Scott Calvin -- also known as Santa Claus -- finds out there's an obscure clause in his contract requiring him to take on a wife. He has to leave the North Pole to fulfill his obligations, or else he'll be forced to give up his Yuletide gig.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's resolution strongly champions the restoration of traditional family structures through the 'Mrs. Clause' and the triumph of a benevolent, established order over a rigid, rule-bound alternative, subtly aligning with conservative values of tradition and family.
The movie features a cast that largely aligns with traditional character portrayals, with some visible diversity in supporting roles but no explicit race or gender swaps. Its narrative maintains a positive and neutral framing of traditional identities, focusing on classic Christmas themes without engaging in any critique or explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The character of the Tooth Fairy, widely established as female in popular culture and folklore, is portrayed as male in this film, constituting a gender swap.
The film is centered around Christmas, a Christian holiday, and portrays its associated traditions, values, and spirit (such as giving, kindness, and belief) in a universally positive and affirming light. The narrative aligns with the virtues and dignity of the holiday.
The Santa Clause 2 is a family-oriented Christmas film that does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on traditional family structures and the spirit of Christmas, with no elements pertaining to queer identity.
The Santa Clause 2 is a family-oriented Christmas movie centered on Santa's search for a wife and his son's challenges. The film does not feature any transsexual characters, themes, or plot points, resulting in no portrayal to evaluate.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Santa Clause 2 is a direct sequel that continues the story with the original cast for returning characters. New characters introduced in this film do not replace any previously established characters of a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.8
6.0
Critic Ratings
5.6
4.8
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