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Miracle on 34th Street

1947Movie1 h 36 minNR

ComedyDrama
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Metacritic887.8Rotten Tomatoes96%87%

A heartwarming, uplifting comedy movie about family and history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

Capture the spirit of Christmas with this timeless classic!

Kris Kringle, seemingly the embodiment of Santa Claus, is asked to portray the jolly old fellow at Macy's following his performance in the Thanksgiving Day parade. His portrayal is so complete that many begin to question if he truly is Santa Claus, while others question his sanity.

Feels like

  • Christmas Classic
  • Feel-Good Family Film
  • Holiday Nostalgia
  • Belief in Magic
  • Social Commentary on Commercialism
  • Courtroom Drama
  • New York City Setting
  • Wholesome Romance
  • Optimistic Message

Cast

24 of 42

Crew

Directed by
George Seaton
Written by
Valentine Davies, George Seaton
Produced by
William Perlberg
Music by
Cyril J. Mockridge, Edward B. Powell, Alfred Newman

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 4, 1947 · 1 h 36 min · NR

Released
June 4, 1947
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$630,000
Box office
$3 million
Available in
73 countries

Tropes

"Eureka!" Moment, Market-Based Title, Think of the Children! +9

  • "Eureka!" Moment
  • Market-Based Title
  • Think of the Children!
  • Shout-Out
  • What Happened to the Mouse?
  • What Happened to the Mouse?
  • Puppet Shows
  • Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, and Nixon
  • Freudian Excuse
  • Winning Over the Kids
  • Adorably Precocious Child
  • Knight in Sour Armor

12 of 139 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Miracle on 34th Street?"

Questions about Miracle on 34th Street

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Miracle on 34th Street?

PrimeDisney+

In the United States, Miracle on 34th Street streams on Prime and Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 50 other countries.

Is Miracle on 34th Street worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 88). Critics rate it higher (92 out of 100) than audiences (81).

Is Miracle on 34th Street okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Miracle on 34th Street make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Will I feel good after watching Miracle on 34th Street?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

What tropes does Miracle on 34th Street use?

"Eureka!" MomentMarket-Based TitleThink of the Children!Shout-OutWhat Happened to the Mouse?What Happened to the Mouse?Puppet ShowsDasher, Dancer, Prancer, and NixonFreudian ExcuseWinning Over the KidsAdorably Precocious ChildKnight in Sour Armorand 127 more

TV Tropes lists 139 tropes for it, including "Eureka!" Moment, Market-Based Title, and Think of the Children!.