# Miracle on 34th Street (1947)

> A kindly department-store Santa turns a skeptical family, a commercial Christmas, and a strange courtroom case into a warm defense of wonder and goodwill.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6785

## Facts

- Runtime: 96 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Family
- Director: George Seaton
- Cast: Maureen O'Hara, John Payne, Edmund Gwenn, Gene Lockhart, Natalie Wood, Porter Hall, William Frawley, Jerome Cowan
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0039628/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: warm, witty, sincere, christmas viewing, family movie night

## Synopsis

A heartwarming tale that reminds us of the magic of belief during the holiday season.

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- [White Christmas (1954)](https://ember.film/movie/7713)

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