Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie
Young Rudolph suffers a childhood accident that sees his nose turn from the publicly accepted norm of black to a glowing red colour. His parents worry about him getting teased, and indeed he does in the end. When he is beaten in the reindeer games by his rival for a doe he fancies, Rudolph runs away and moves into a cave with Slyly the Fox. However can he overcome his fear and reach his true potential?
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About Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie is a 1998 English-language animation, family and music film directed by William R. Kowalchuk Jr.. The cast is led by Eric Pospisil, Kathleen Barr, John Goodman. It has a runtime of 1h 23m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 200 ratings.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie was produced by GoodTimes Entertainment, Golden Books Family Entertainment, and Tundra Productions and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on October 16, 1998, and carries a G certification. Made on a budget of about $10 million, it went on to gross $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- William R. Kowalchuk Jr.
- Writers
- Michael Aschner, Robert L. May
- Release date
- October 16, 1998
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Budget
- $10 million
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- GoodTimes Entertainment, Golden Books Family Entertainment, Tundra Productions
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie cast & crew
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie was directed by William R. Kowalchuk Jr. and written by Michael Aschner and Robert L. May.
The cast features Eric Pospisil as Young Rudolph (voice), Kathleen Barr as Older Rudolph / Twinkle the Spirte (voice), John Goodman as Santa Claus (voice), Whoopi Goldberg as Stormella (voice), Debbie Reynolds as Mrs. Claus / Mitzi / Mrs. Prancer / School Teacher (voice), and Bob Newhart as Leonard (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Al Kasha and it was produced by Eric Ellenbogen and Andrew Greenberg.
Is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie worth watching?
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 186 ratings, a solidly received animation films.
At 1h 23m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy animation, family, and music, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie
Eric Pospisil
Young Rudolph (voice)
Kathleen Barr
Older Rudolph / Twinkle the Spirte (voice)
John Goodman
Santa Claus (voice)
Whoopi Goldberg
Stormella (voice)
Debbie Reynolds
Mrs. Claus / Mitzi / Mrs. Prancer / School Teacher (voice)
Bob Newhart
Leonard (voice)
Eric Idle
Slyly (voice)
Richard Simmons
Boone (voice)
Matt Hill
Arrow (voice)
Vanessa Morley
Zoey (voice)
Alec Willows
Doggle / Prancer (voice)
Lee Tockar
Ridley - Stormella's Butler / Milo the Elf / Vixen (voice)
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie — FAQs
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie?
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie runs 1 hours 23 minutes (83 minutes).
▸What is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie rated?
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie is rated G. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 186 ratings.
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