The Year Without a Santa Claus
Feeling forgotten by the children of the world, old St. Nick decides to skip his gift-giving journey and take a vacation. Mrs. Claus and two spunky little elves, Jingle and Jangle, set out to see to where all the season's cheer has disappeared. Aided by a magical snowfall, they reawaken the spirit of Christmas in children's hearts and put Santa back in action.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About The Year Without a Santa Claus
The Year Without a Santa Claus is a 1974 English-language animation, family and tv movie film directed by Arthur Rankin, Jr. and Jules Bass. The cast is led by Shirley Booth, Mickey Rooney, Dick Shawn. It has a runtime of 0h 51m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Year Without a Santa Claus was produced by Rankin/Bass Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on December 10, 1974, and carries a G certification.
- Director
- Arthur Rankin, Jr., Jules Bass
- Writers
- William J. Keenan
- Release date
- December 10, 1974
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Rankin/Bass Productions
The Year Without a Santa Claus cast & crew
The Year Without a Santa Claus was directed by Arthur Rankin, Jr. and Jules Bass and written by William J. Keenan.
The cast features Shirley Booth as Mrs. Claus (voice), Mickey Rooney as Santa Claus (voice), Dick Shawn as Snow Miser (voice), George S. Irving as Heat Miser (voice), Bob McFadden as Jingle Bells (voice), and Rhoda Mann as Mother Nature (voice).
Behind the camera, it was produced by Arthur Rankin, Jr. and Jules Bass.
Is The Year Without a Santa Claus worth watching?
The Year Without a Santa Claus holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 206 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed animation films.
At 0h 51m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy animation, family, and tv movie, The Year Without a Santa Claus is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Year Without a Santa Claus
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Cast of The Year Without a Santa Claus
Shirley Booth
Mrs. Claus (voice)
Mickey Rooney
Santa Claus (voice)
Dick Shawn
Snow Miser (voice)
George S. Irving
Heat Miser (voice)
Bob McFadden
Jingle Bells (voice)
Rhoda Mann
Mother Nature (voice)
Bradley Bolke
Jangle Bells (voice)
Ron Marshall
Mr. Thistlewhite (voice)
Colin Duffy
Ignatius Thistlewhite (voice)
Christine Winter
Blue Christmas Girl (voice)
The Year Without a Santa Claus — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Year Without a Santa Claus in United States?
The Year Without a Santa Claus 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 The Year Without a Santa Claus in?
The Year Without a Santa Claus is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Year Without a Santa Claus?
The Year Without a Santa Claus runs 0 hours 51 minutes (51 minutes).
▸What is The Year Without a Santa Claus rated?
The Year Without a Santa Claus is rated G. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 206 ratings.
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