Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- wholesome
- warm
- sincere
- christmas viewing
- family movie night
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Kris Kringle's Christmas Eve mission and worldwide gift delivery organize the entire story.
Cindy, Patsy, and Benji convince Kris Kringle to resume delivering presents to families.
Its short runtime, children's-film classification, and Christmas premise target shared family viewing.
Films like Benji's Very Own Christmas Story, and why
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
family-friendly Christmas fantasy centered on Santa Claus and holiday generosity
The Christmas Star
warm children's Christmas adventure involving a magical holiday figure and helping others
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
gentle seasonal family story driven by kindness, friendship, and Christmas magic
Movie Details
- Director
- Joe Camp
- Release Date
- 1978-12-07
- Runtime
- 25 min
- Rating
- 5.2 / 10 (19)
Cast
- Ron Moody
- Patsy Garrett
- Cynthia Smith
- Benjean
- Sadie Corre
- Marcus Powell
- Deep Roy
Common questions
- What is Benji's Very Own Christmas Story about?
- Benji and his young friends set out to restore Kris Kringle’s Christmas Eve purpose in a gentle, globe-spanning holiday adventure.
- What is Benji's Very Own Christmas Story like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Benji's Very Own Christmas Story as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Benji's Very Own Christmas Story violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Benji's Very Own Christmas Story.
- Which films are like Benji's Very Own Christmas Story?
- Films with a similar feel include Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town, The Christmas Star, and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
- How long is Benji's Very Own Christmas Story?
- Benji's Very Own Christmas Story runs 25 minutes.
