Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town

Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town

1970 · 51 min · EN · G · 7.2 (271 votes)
Dir. Arthur Rankin Jr., Jules Bass · Starring Mickey Rooney, Fred Astaire, Keenan Wynn, Paul Frees, Joan Gardner, Robie Lester · Music Maury Laws

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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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A wonderfully retro, stop-motion Christmas special that feels like a warm hug. It's a gentle, whimsical journey about spreading joy, overcoming grumpy mayors, and the magic of giving. Perfect for cozying up with loved ones.

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