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The Night Before Christmas

1994·Movie
48min
IMDb6.0

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The Night Before Christmas fingerprint

No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle5
  • Tension3

Heart

Heartwarming and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Fantasy, family, and faith and meaning

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality8
  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

A kind hearted, young orphan boy and his loyal cat discover the true spirit of Christmas in this delightfully animated Yuletide tale of musical, magical holiday cheer!
ChristmasOrphanMusicalFamilyAnimatedHolidayYuletideHeartwarmingMagical

Crew

Directed by:
Diane Eskenazi
Written by:
Diane Eskenazi

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Night Before Christmas legally?

PrimeJustWatch TVKanopyPlexTubi TV

The Night Before Christmas is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Kanopy, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Night Before Christmas worth watching?

57
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Night Before Christmas?

0 h 48 min

The Night Before Christmas runs 0 h 48 min.

What language is The Night Before Christmas in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Night Before Christmas?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Night Before Christmas in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Night Before Christmas use?

Bait-and-SwitchJerkass Has a PointKindhearted Cat LoverBlind Without 'EmLook Behind YouCovers Always LiePublic Domain SoundtrackPolice Are UselessMeaningful NameHeartwarming OrphanLiving ToyChristmas Specialand 6 more

TV Tropes lists 18 storytelling tropes for The Night Before Christmas, including Bait-and-Switch, Jerkass Has a Point, Kindhearted Cat Lover.