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Frosty the Snowman

1969·Movie
25min·G
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes73%73%

Where to watch

HuluPeacock Premium+

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Frosty the Snowman fingerprint

Big heart, striking style.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Nostalgia8

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

Fantasy and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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

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About

Special Christmas magic!

A discarded silk top-hat becomes the focus of a struggle between a washed-up stage magician and a group of schoolchildren, after it magically brings a snowman to life. Realizing that newly-living Frosty will melt in spring unless he takes refuge in a colder climate, the magic snowman and Karen, a young girl whom he befriends, stow away on a freight train headed for the North Pole. Little do they know that the magician is following them, and he wants his hat back!
Classic Holiday SpecialWhimsical AdventureHeartwarmingNostalgicAnimated FantasyFamily-FriendlyIconic SoundtrackChildren's Entertainment

Crew

Directed by:
Arthur Rankin Jr., Jules Bass
Written by:
Romeo Muller
Produced by:
Arthur Rankin Jr., Jules Bass
Composed by:
Jimmy Durante, Maury Laws, Eric Tomlinson

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Frosty the Snowman

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Where can I stream Frosty the Snowman legally?

HuluPeacock Premium+

Frosty the Snowman is included with a subscription to Hulu and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Frosty the Snowman worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 73%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Frosty the Snowman rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is Frosty the Snowman?

0 h 25 min

Frosty the Snowman runs 0 h 25 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Frosty the Snowman?

Critics73
Audiences73

Yes. Critics average 73 and audiences 73 out of 100, so both groups see Frosty the Snowman much the same way.

What language is Frosty the Snowman in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Frosty the Snowman?

20ATAUCACYCZDEEEGBGRHRHUIEISLT+6

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Frosty the Snowman in 20 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Frosty the Snowman use?

Good Smoking, Evil SmokingParody CommercialFriend to All Living ThingsCrack Is CheaperJust Train WrongBlatant LiesExpyIs This a Joke?Merchandise-DrivenLittle StowawayBorn of MagicArt Shiftand 82 more

TV Tropes lists 94 storytelling tropes for Frosty the Snowman, including Good Smoking, Evil Smoking, Parody Commercial, Friend to All Living Things.