The Christmas Spirit
Seen it?1956 | 29 min | Family, Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for families. If you loved Mickey's Christmas Carol or The Snowman, start here.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 29 min.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
- Made in 1956: an older pace and style.
Story about two boys who want ponies for Christmas but their family can only afford one. The horse owner, who is bitter about the loss of his son in the war, is softened by the boys' sacrifice for each other.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by William F. Claxton
- Tudor OwenSteve Morgan
- Forrest TaylorHomer Link
- Chick ChandlerAustin Blaine
- Stephen WoottonRod Blaine
- Gary HunleyDonny
- Dorothy GreenJulia Blaine