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Miracle on 34th Street

Seen it?

1994 | 114 min | Fantasy, Drama, Family

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (59% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for fantasy fans and families. If you loved The Nightmare Before Christmas or Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Feel-good.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 54 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

Six-year-old Susan Walker has doubts about childhood's most enduring miracle—Santa Claus. Her mother told her the secret about Santa a long time ago, but, after meeting a special department store Santa who's convinced he's the real thing, Susan is given the most precious gift of all—something to believe in.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    59% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.8 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $46 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 339K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Les Mayfield

  • Mara WilsonSusan Walker
  • Richard AttenboroughKris Kringle
  • Dylan McDermottBryan Bedford
  • Elizabeth PerkinsDorey Walker
  • J.T. WalshEd Collins
  • James RemarJack Duff
  • Robert ProskyJudge Henry Harper
  • Jack McGeeTony Falacchi
  • Jennifer MorrisonDenice
  • Jane LeevesAlberta Leonard