Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
“You might even say it glows!”
Sam the snowman tells us the story of a young red-nosed reindeer who, after being ousted from the reindeer games because of his glowing nose, teams up with Hermey, an elf who wants to be a dentist, and Yukon Cornelius, the prospector. They run into the Abominable Snowman and find a whole island of misfit toys. Rudolph vows to see if he can get Santa to help the toys, and he goes back to the North Pole on Christmas Eve. But Santa's sleigh is fogged in. But when Santa looks over Rudolph, he gets a very bright idea...
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Where is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies | — |
About Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is a 1964 English-language animation, family and tv movie film directed by Larry Roemer. The cast is led by Burl Ives, Billie Mae Richards, Larry D. Mann. It has a runtime of 0h 52m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was produced by Rankin/Bass Productions, Videocraft International, and NBC and made in United States of America. It was released on December 6, 1964, and carries a G certification.
- Director
- Larry Roemer
- Writers
- Romeo Muller, Robert L. May
- Release date
- December 6, 1964
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Rankin/Bass Productions, Videocraft International, NBC
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer cast & crew
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was directed by Larry Roemer and written by Romeo Muller and Robert L. May.
The cast features Burl Ives as Sam the Snowman (voice), Billie Mae Richards as Rudolph (voice), Larry D. Mann as Yukon Cornelius (voice), Stan Francis as Santa Claus / King Moonracer (voice), Paul Kligman as Donner / Clarice's Father / Comet the Coach (voice), and Janis Orenstein as Clarice (voice).
Behind the camera, it was produced by Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin, Jr..
Is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer worth watching?
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 652 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed animation films.
At 0h 52m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy animation, family, and tv movie, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Burl Ives
Sam the Snowman (voice)
Billie Mae Richards
Rudolph (voice)
Larry D. Mann
Yukon Cornelius (voice)
Stan Francis
Santa Claus / King Moonracer (voice)
Paul Kligman
Donner / Clarice's Father / Comet the Coach (voice)
Janis Orenstein
Clarice (voice)
Alfie Scopp
Charlie-in-the-Box / Other Reindeer (voice)
Carl Banas
Head Elf / Spotted Elephant / Other Toys (voice)
Peg Dixon
Mrs. Donner / Others (voice)
Paul Soles
Hermey (voice)
Corinne Conley
Doll / Others (voice)
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer in United States?
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer in?
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer runs 0 hours 52 minutes (52 minutes).
▸What is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer rated?
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is rated G. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 652 ratings.
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