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The Christmas That Almost Wasn't

1966Movie1 h 29 minG

Family
32
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb3.5

A hopeful, romantic fantasy movie about family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

A more wonderful...more magical...more musical entertainment than this - there just isn't!

Sam Whipple, an attorney in once-upon-a-time-land, is startled to receive a visit from Santa Claus shortly before Christmas. It seems that when he was a child, Sam wrote a letter thanking Santa for the presents he'd received, and offering to return the favor someday. That day is now - a mean old soul named Phineas Prune, who holds the deed to the North Pole, is demanding back rent. Otherwise, he's going to evict Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves and take all the Christmas toys. It's up to Sam and Santa to find a way to pay off Prune and prevent Christmas from being canceled.

Feels like

  • Christmas Fantasy
  • Family Holiday
  • Whimsical Adventure
  • Political Satire
  • Feel-Good Movie
  • Holiday Classic
  • Nostalgic
  • Good vs Evil

Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
Rossano Brazzi
Written by
Rossano Brazzi, Paul Tripp
Produced by
Barry B. Yellen
Music by
Bruno Nicolai

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Facts

November 23, 1966 · 1 h 29 min · G

Released
November 23, 1966
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Fantasy, Family
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
Italy
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Villainous Breakdown, Voodoo Shark, Dastardly Whiplash +9

  • Villainous Breakdown
  • Voodoo Shark
  • Dastardly Whiplash
  • Good Cannot Comprehend Evil
  • Nothing Personal
  • The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything
  • Offscreen Teleportation
  • Card-Carrying Villain
  • Hollywood Law
  • Making a Spectacle of Yourself
  • Rhymes on a Dime
  • "The Villain Sucks" Song

12 of 36 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Christmas That Almost Wasn't?"

Questions about The Christmas That Almost Wasn't

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Christmas That Almost Wasn't?

Night Flight+Shout! Factory TVPlexShout! FactoryTubi TV

In the United States, The Christmas That Almost Wasn't streams on Night Flight+ and Shout! Factory, and it is free with ads on Shout! Factory TV, Plex, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is The Christmas That Almost Wasn't worth watching?

32
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 32 (IMDb 3.5).

Is The Christmas That Almost Wasn't okay for kids?

G

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

Is The Christmas That Almost Wasn't good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching The Christmas That Almost Wasn't?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

What tropes does The Christmas That Almost Wasn't use?

Villainous BreakdownVoodoo SharkDastardly WhiplashGood Cannot Comprehend EvilNothing PersonalThe Pirates Who Don't Do AnythingOffscreen TeleportationCard-Carrying VillainHollywood LawMaking a Spectacle of YourselfRhymes on a Dime"The Villain Sucks" Songand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 tropes for it, including Villainous Breakdown, Voodoo Shark, and Dastardly Whiplash.