Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
“You better watch out!”
A postman, S.D. Kluger, decides to answer some of the most common questions about Santa Claus, and tells us about a baby named Kris who is raised by a family of elf toymakers named Kringle. When Kris grows up, he wants to deliver toys to the children of Sombertown. But its Mayor is too mean to let that happen. And to make things worse, the Winter Warlock lives between the Kringles and Sombertown.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
About Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town is a 1970 English-language animation, family and fantasy film directed by Arthur Rankin, Jr. and Jules Bass. The cast is led by Fred Astaire, Mickey Rooney, Keenan Wynn. It has a runtime of 0h 51m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town was produced by Rankin/Bass Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on December 13, 1970, and carries a G certification.
- Director
- Arthur Rankin, Jr., Jules Bass
- Release date
- December 13, 1970
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Rankin/Bass Productions
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town cast & crew
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town was directed by Arthur Rankin, Jr. and Jules Bass.
The cast features Fred Astaire as S.D. Kluger (voice), Mickey Rooney as Kris Kringle aka Santa Claus (voice), Keenan Wynn as Winter Warlock (voice), Paul Frees as Mayor Burgermeister Meisterburger / Grimsley (voice), Robie Lester as Miss Jessica / Mrs. Claus (voice), and Joan Gardner as Tanta Kringle (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Maury Laws and it was produced by Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin, Jr..
Is Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town worth watching?
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 255 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed animation films.
At 0h 51m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy animation, family, and fantasy, Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town 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 Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
Fred Astaire
S.D. Kluger (voice)
Mickey Rooney
Kris Kringle aka Santa Claus (voice)
Keenan Wynn
Winter Warlock (voice)
Paul Frees
Mayor Burgermeister Meisterburger / Grimsley (voice)
Robie Lester
Miss Jessica / Mrs. Claus (voice)
Joan Gardner
Tanta Kringle (voice)
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town in United States?
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town 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 Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town in?
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town?
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town runs 0 hours 51 minutes (51 minutes).
▸What is Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town rated?
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town is rated G. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 255 ratings.
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