Overview
A whimsical tale of how Santa Claus came to be, blending magic and music for the whole family.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- whimsical
- cheerful
- comforting
- christmas morning
- family holiday viewing
Movie Details
- Directors
- Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
- Release Date
- 1970-12-13
- Runtime
- 51 min
- Rating
- 7.2 / 10 (269)
Cast
- Fred Astaire
- Mickey Rooney
- Keenan Wynn
- Paul Frees
- Joan Gardner
- Robie Lester
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 Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town about?
- A handcrafted Christmas origin tale follows an optimistic toy maker as he brings generosity, romance, and wonder to a joyless town.
- What is Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town.
- What did critics think of Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town?
- Critics broadly regard the special as charming, cheerful, and magical, with especially memorable musical numbers and distinctive wood-figure animation.
- Which films are like Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town?
- Films with a similar feel include Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, The Year Without a Santa Claus, A Year Without a Santa Claus, and The Little Drummer Boy.
- How long is Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town?
- Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town runs 51 minutes.
- Where can I watch Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town?
- In United States, Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
