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Santa and the Three Bears

Play trailer Poster for Santa and the Three Bears G Released Nov 7, 1970 50m Kids & Family Holiday Fantasy Animation Play Trailer Watchlist
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In this animated movie, two bear cubs that are being raised by their mother discover the story of Santa Claus when they hear it from a park ranger. The curious little bears become determined to meet Santa, a goal that doesn't fit in very well with their mom's winter hibernation plans. As the three bears try to settle down for their cold-weather slumber, the restlessness of the cubs makes sleep impossible, and they remain determined to see jolly old Saint Nicholas.
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Brian Costello Common Sense Media Timeless, sweet holiday short movie shows its age. Rated: 3/5 Nov 29, 2012 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member This children's animated Xmas film is pretty slow and terrible, at least from the modern perspective. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review Audience Member This was the edited TV version, which is the preferred, when it comes to this story. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review Audience Member Two cubs miss hibernation to meet Santa Claus. Innocent children's seasonal fun with some seventies animation vintage appeal. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/24/23 Full Review Audience Member I could do without this, wouldn't watch it again. Maybe for a young child, but doesn't do it for me! Rated 1 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Audience Member I wouldn't go so far as to call this one of the all[time classics since no one mentions this in the same breath as 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' or 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'. I will say that it is decent to watch, even if its pretty dated. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/19/23 Full Review Audience Member Underated 1970 classic holiday special. As a kid my little sister and I looked forward to watching this every year. It rates a 10+ on the corn and schmaltz scale, but it does bring back a lot of memories. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In this animated movie, two bear cubs that are being raised by their mother discover the story of Santa Claus when they hear it from a park ranger. The curious little bears become determined to meet Santa, a goal that doesn't fit in very well with their mom's winter hibernation plans. As the three bears try to settle down for their cold-weather slumber, the restlessness of the cubs makes sleep impossible, and they remain determined to see jolly old Saint Nicholas.
Director
Tony Benedict, Barry Mahon
Screenwriter
Tony Benedict
Production Co
Tony Benedict Productions, Ellman Enterprises, Pirate's World, Key Industries Ltd.
Rating
G
Genre
Kids & Family, Holiday, Fantasy, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 7, 1970, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 30, 2016
Runtime
50m
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