Overview
A heartwarming tale of acceptance and friendship that shines bright during the holiday season.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- whimsical
- warm
- gentle
- christmas eve
- family holiday viewing
Movie Details
- Director
- Larry Roemer
- Release Date
- 1964-12-06
- Runtime
- 52 min
- Rating
- 7.4 / 10 (674)
Cast
- Burl Ives
- Billie Mae Richards
- Larry D. Mann
- Paul Soles
- Stan Francis
- Alfie Scopp
- Janis Orenstein
- Paul Kligman
- Carl Banas
- Corinne Conley
Where to watch in United States
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer about?
- A glowing-nosed young reindeer and a pair of fellow outsiders find belonging, purpose, and a Christmas Eve mission in a warmly whimsical stop-motion classic.
- What is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
- What did critics think of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
- Critics broadly regard the special as a charming, tuneful, visually distinctive holiday classic with a warm celebration of difference.
- Which films are like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
- Films with a similar feel include A Charlie Brown Christmas, The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat, and The Year Without a Santa Claus.
- How long is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
- Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer runs 52 minutes.
- Where can I watch Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
- In United States, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
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