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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie

1998·Movie
1h 23min·G
59
DecentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, striking style.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Some slapstick and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4

World

Fantasy, family, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

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?
Christmas AdventureFamily-FriendlyComing-of-Age StoryFantasy WorldWholesome EntertainmentNostalgic ThemesMusical ElementsHero's Journey

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

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 5.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie?

1 h 23 min

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie runs 1 h 23 min.

Was Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$113,484

No. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $113,484 worldwide, 1% of its budget.

What language is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

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 storytelling tropes for Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie, including Obliquely Obfuscated Occupation, Animation Bump, Villain Song.