Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

1964

53m

Animation

Kids & Family

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This stop-motion animagic version of the classic Christmas tale adds a bit of a twist when Rudolph encounters an abominable snowman.

Critics Consensus

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is a yule-tide gem that bursts with eye-popping iconography, a spirited soundtrack, and a heart-warming celebration of difference.

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Melanie McFarland

Salon.com

12/14/2018

In some sense one might think of it as the mother recipe of the American Christmas special.

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Time Out Staff

Time Out

11/27/2018

This classic tale is still beloved today, as its feel-good story about the most famous reindeer of all wins every kid (and, fine, adult) over.

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AV Club Staff

AV Club

11/21/2018

Rudolph would be nothing without its colorful cast of supporting characters-none of which Marks apparently felt worthy of inclusion in his original song.

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Carson Timar

ButteredPopcorn

08/28/2022

B

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer might not be the best holiday special, but why it has become iconic is rather clear.

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Ryan Voyles

Paste Magazine

12/04/2018

Rudolph set the template for dozens of specials to come, from the theme of acceptance to celebrity narrators and original songs, but few ever matched the captivating high of the godfather of Christmas specials.

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Ethan Lewis

Den of Geek

11/27/2018

The characters in this Christmas special really make it... Rudolph and Hermey are wonderful examples of lovable misfits. And the wonderful thing about this special is that neither of these characters changes to fit their surroundings.

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the S.

@theelijahstantonshow 3d

It was the most amazing adaptation to the song

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Orlando R.

@ManFromAnotherPlace 4d

Absolute perfection throughout! I love the music, the voice actors’ performances and of course the sets and animation are flawless.

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Charles S.

@Charlie432 5d

A classic and always will be

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Jeffery B.

@Bubby-43499 Dec 13

All time classic and a must watch during the holiday season.

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Remy P

Dec 11

It was really good but the rudeness wasent my type

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Vincent W

@Gojirilla5419 Nov 5

If you don’t like this, you hate fun

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Maury Laws

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Larry Roemer

Director

Burl Ives

Sam the Snowman

Larry D. Mann

Yukon Cornelius

Billie Mae Richards

Rudolph

Paul Soles

Hermey

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Synopsis

This stop-motion animagic version of the classic Christmas tale adds a bit of a twist when Rudolph encounters an abominable snowman.

Director: Maury Laws, Larry Roemer
Producer: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
Screenwriter: Romeo Muller
Genre: Animation, Kids & Family
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 1, 1964, Wide
Release Date (DVD): Oct 17, 2000
Runtime: 53m