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The Christmas That Almost Wasn't

1966·Movie
1h 29min·G
IMDb3.5

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Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle5
  • Tension4

Heart

Hopeful and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Romance7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy4

World

Family

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure6
  • Dialogue Quality6
  • Character Depth6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition6
  • Music Centrality6
  • Cinematography5

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About

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.
Christmas FantasyFamily HolidayWhimsical AdventurePolitical SatireFeel-Good MovieHoliday ClassicNostalgicGood vs Evil

Crew

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

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Questions about The Christmas That Almost Wasn't

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Is The Christmas That Almost Wasn't worth watching?

32
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 33/100 (IMDb 3.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Christmas That Almost Wasn't rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is The Christmas That Almost Wasn't?

1 h 29 min

The Christmas That Almost Wasn't runs 1 h 29 min.

What language is The Christmas That Almost Wasn't in?

EnglishItalian

It was made in English, with some Italian. Produced in Italy.

In how many countries can I watch The Christmas That Almost Wasn't?

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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 storytelling tropes for The Christmas That Almost Wasn't, including Villainous Breakdown, Voodoo Shark, Dastardly Whiplash.