'Twas the Night Before Christmas
Seen it?1974 | 25 min | Animation, Family
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office, it's a mixed bag. 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 families. If you loved Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town or Klaus, start here.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 25 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1974: an older pace and style.
When a town learns that Santa Claus has struck it off his delivery schedule due to an insulting letter, a way must be found to change his mind.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
71% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 39K people sought it out in the past year
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Klaus
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Arthur Christmas Saturday SpecialAnother Christmas animated story, and a Saturday Special.
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
- Joel GreyJoshua Trundle (voice)
- George GobelFather Mouse (voice)
- Tammy GrimesAlbert (voice)
- John McGiverMayor (voice)
- Patricia BrightSarah Trundle / Mother Mouse (voice)
- Scott FirestoneSon / Boy Mouse (voice)
- Christine WinterDaughter / Girl Mouse (voice)
- Allen SwiftSanta Claus (voice)
- Bob McFaddenSubstation Operator / Councilmen / Handyman (voice)