

Olive, the Other Reindeer
After mis-hearing a radio broadcast about Santa canceling his Christmas trip due to an injured reindeer, Olive the dog decides to travel to the North Pole and volunteer to be a replacement. Unfortunately, Olive must deal with an evil postman who's tired of handling all the extra Christmas mail. Will Martini the penguin be able to help Olive realize her dream?
Where to watch Olive, the Other Reindeer in United States
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | — |
| Canada | Hoopla | — |
About Olive, the Other Reindeer
Olive, the Other Reindeer is a 1999 English-language animation, family and comedy film directed by Steve Moore. The cast is led by Drew Barrymore, Ed Asner, Dan Castellaneta. It has a runtime of 0h 45m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.
Olive, the Other Reindeer was produced by The Curiosity Company, Flower Films, and DNA Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on December 17, 1999, and carries a G certification.
- Director
- Steve Moore
- Writers
- Steve Young
- Release date
- December 17, 1999
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- The Curiosity Company, Flower Films, DNA Productions
Olive, the Other Reindeer cast & crew
Olive, the Other Reindeer was directed by Steve Moore and written by Steve Young.
The cast features Drew Barrymore as Olive (voice), Ed Asner as Santa Claus (voice), Dan Castellaneta as The Postman (voice), Joe Pantoliano as Martini (voice), Peter MacNicol as Fido (voice), and Matt Groening as Arturo (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Christopher Tyng and it was produced by Nancy Juvonen and Drew Barrymore.
Is Olive, the Other Reindeer worth watching?
Olive, the Other Reindeer holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 62 ratings, a solidly received animation films.
At 0h 45m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy animation, family, and comedy, Olive, the Other Reindeer is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Olive, the Other Reindeer
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Cast of Olive, the Other Reindeer

Drew Barrymore
Olive (voice)

Ed Asner
Santa Claus (voice)

Dan Castellaneta
The Postman (voice)

Joe Pantoliano
Martini (voice)

Peter MacNicol
Fido (voice)

Matt Groening
Arturo (voice)

Jay Mohr
Tim (voice)

Billy West
Eskimos (voice)

Tim Meadows
Richard Stans (voice)

Michael Stipe
Schnitzel (voice)

Tress MacNeille
Mrs. Claus / Mrs. Eskimo / Newsreporter (voice)

Diedrich Bader
Zookeeper (voice)
Olive, the Other Reindeer — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Olive, the Other Reindeer in United States?
Olive, the Other Reindeer is streaming on Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Olive, the Other Reindeer on Hoopla?
Yes — Olive, the Other Reindeer is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is Olive, the Other Reindeer in?
Olive, the Other Reindeer is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Olive, the Other Reindeer?
Olive, the Other Reindeer runs 0 hours 45 minutes (45 minutes).
▸What is Olive, the Other Reindeer rated?
Olive, the Other Reindeer is rated G. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 62 ratings.











