Santa and the Three Bears

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Released Nov 7, 1970

50m

Kids & Family

Holiday

Fantasy

Animation

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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

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Timeless, sweet holiday short movie shows its age.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 29, 2012

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Tony Benedict

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Barry Mahon

Director

Hal Smith

Uncle Hal

Jean Vander Pyl

Nana

Annette Ferra

Nikomi

Bobby Riha

Chinook

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Synopsis

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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