The Night They Saved Christmas

1984Movie1 h 32 min

66
GoodGoodWatch score
66
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

An oil company is exploring two Arctic sites for oil. The needed blasting at the first site rocks Santa Claus' North Pole village. He realizes that any blasting at the second site will destroy his home.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Kids
  • Background watch

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

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Directed by
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Facts

December 13, 1984 · 1 h 32 min · Drama, Family

Released
December 13, 1984
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Genres
Drama, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
5 countries

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Questions about The Night They Saved Christmas

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Night They Saved Christmas worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.5).

Is The Night They Saved Christmas okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch The Night They Saved Christmas?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching The Night They Saved Christmas?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.