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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie

1998Movie1 h 23 minG

AnimationFamily
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes–59%

A heartwarming, uplifting animated movie about fantasy and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Story

Young Rudolph suffers a childhood accident that sees his nose turn from the publicly accepted norm of black to a glowing red colour. His parents worry about him getting teased, and indeed he does in the end. When he is beaten in the reindeer games by his rival for a doe he fancies, Rudolph runs away and moves into a cave with Slyly the Fox. However can he overcome his fear and reach his true potential?

Feels like

  • Christmas Adventure
  • Family-Friendly
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Fantasy World
  • Wholesome Entertainment
  • Nostalgic Themes
  • Musical Elements
  • Hero's Journey

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
William R. Kowalchuk Jr.
Written by
Robert L. May, Michael Aschner
Produced by
William R. Kowalchuk Jr.
Music by
Michael Lloyd, Al Kasha

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Facts

October 16, 1998 · 1 h 23 min · G

Released
October 16, 1998
Runtime
1 h 23 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Animation, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$113,484

Tropes

Obliquely Obfuscated Occupation, Animation Bump, Villain Song +9

  • Obliquely Obfuscated Occupation
  • Animation Bump
  • Villain Song
  • Distant Duet
  • Cunning Like a Fox
  • Bookends
  • Papa Wolf
  • Selective Enforcement
  • Limited Animation
  • Furry Reminder
  • Triumphant Reprise
  • "The Hero Sucks" Song

12 of 61 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie worth watching?"

Questions about Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 5.9).

Is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie okay for kids?

G

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

Will I feel good after watching Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie?

BleakHopeful

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

Can I half-watch Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie use?

Obliquely Obfuscated OccupationAnimation BumpVillain SongDistant DuetCunning Like a FoxBookendsPapa WolfSelective EnforcementLimited AnimationFurry ReminderTriumphant Reprise"The Hero Sucks" Songand 49 more

TV Tropes lists 61 tropes for it, including Obliquely Obfuscated Occupation, Animation Bump, and Villain Song.