The Night Before Christmas
Seen it?1941 | 9 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, 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 anyone who wants a laugh and families. If you loved Mickey's Christmas Carol, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 9 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1941: an older pace and style.
It's snowy and cold outside, and warm inside where Jerry squeezes past a mousetrap to cavort under a present-laden Christmas tree. Mistaking the sleeping Tom for a plush toy, Jerry wakes him and a mad chase ensues.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 16K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by William Hanna, Joseph Barbera
- Frank GrahamNarrator (voice) (uncredited)
- William HannaJerry (voice) (uncredited)
- Harry E LangTom (voice) (uncredited)