Overview
When Santa takes a holiday, two determined elves embark on a whimsical quest to save Christmas.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- whimsical
- warm
- nostalgic
- christmas eve
- family holiday viewing
Movie Details
- Directors
- Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
- Release Date
- 1974-12-10
- Runtime
- 51 min
- Rating
- 7.1 / 10 (220)
Cast
- Shirley Booth
- Mickey Rooney
- Dick Shawn
- George S. Irving
- Bob McFadden
- Rhoda Mann
- Bradley Bolke
- Ron Marshall
- Colin Duffy
- Christine Winter
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- 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 The Year Without a Santa Claus about?
- When Santa takes a Christmas vacation, Mrs. Claus and two determined elves must rekindle holiday spirit while negotiating with feuding weather powers.
- What is The Year Without a Santa Claus like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Year Without a Santa Claus as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is The Year Without a Santa Claus violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Year Without a Santa Claus.
- What did critics think of The Year Without a Santa Claus?
- Critics and audiences broadly value its charming Rankin/Bass stop-motion style, memorable songs, and enduring Christmas appeal.
- Which films are like The Year Without a Santa Claus?
- Films with a similar feel include Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town, and The Nightmare Before Christmas.
- How long is The Year Without a Santa Claus?
- The Year Without a Santa Claus runs 51 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Year Without a Santa Claus?
- In United States, The Year Without a Santa Claus is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
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