Bringemovies
← Browse Movies
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
TITLE DETAILS

Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town

1970-12-13 · 51 min · ★ 7.1

Animation · Family · Fantasy · TV Movie

A postman, S.D. Kluger, decides to answer some of the most common questions about Santa Claus, and tells us about a baby named Kris who is raised by a family of elf toymakers named Kringle. When Kris grows up, he wants to deliver toys to the children of Sombertown. But its Mayor is too mean to let that happen. And to make things worse, the Winter Warlock lives between the Kringles and Sombertown.

Open detail page

Trailers are previews, not full movies.

No authorized playback source configured. Use the legal watch options below.

Production details

Directors
Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
Production companies
Rankin/Bass Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Mickey RooneyMickey RooneyKris Kringle (voice)
Fred AstaireFred AstaireS.D. Kluger (voice)
Keenan WynnKeenan WynnWinter Warlock (voice)
Paul FreesPaul FreesBurgermeister Meisterburger / Grimsley (voice)
Joan GardnerTanta Kringle (voice)
Robie LesterRobie LesterMiss Jessica / Mrs. Claus (voice)

Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.

Where to watch

Availability provided by JustWatch via TMDb. Offers can change. Provider links are listed on TMDb; full playback requires a separately authorized source.

Streaming

Hulu, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel

Rental

Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

Purchase

Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

View authorized watch options on TMDb

Recommendations

The Year Without a Santa Claus
★ 7.1
The Year Without a Santa Claus1974Animation · Family · Fantasy · TV Movie

Feeling forgotten by the children of the world, old St. Nick decides to skip his gift-giving journey and take a vacation. Mrs. Claus and two spunky little elves, Jingle and Jangle, set out to see to where all the season's cheer has disappeared. Aided by a magical snowfall, they reawaken the spirit of Christmas in children's hearts and put Santa back in action.

The Boss Baby: Christmas Bonus
★ 6.7
The Boss Baby: Christmas Bonus2022Animation · Family

Christmas Eve takes a twisty turn when the Boss Baby accidentally swaps places with one of Santa's elves and gets stranded at the North Pole.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
★ 7.4
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer1964Animation · Family · Fantasy

Sam the snowman tells us the story of a young red-nosed reindeer who, after being ousted from the reindeer games because of his glowing nose, teams up with Hermey, an elf who wants to be a dentist, and Yukon Cornelius, the prospector. They run into the Abominable Snowman and find a whole island of misfit toys. Rudolph vows to see if he can get Santa to help the toys, and he goes back to the North Pole on Christmas Eve. But Santa's sleigh is fogged in. But when Santa looks over Rudolph, he gets a very bright idea...

Arthur Christmas
★ 6.8
Arthur Christmas2011Animation · Family

For hundreds of years, the Claus family has delegated the title "Santa" to a chosen few of its members, which can be passed down upon retirement. Each Christmas, Santa and his vast army of highly trained elves produce gifts and distribute them around the world in a one-night high-tech operation. However, when one of 600 million children to receive a gift from Santa on Christmas Eve is missed, it is deemed ‘acceptable’ to all but one—Arthur Claus, the current Santa’s misfit son deemed ineligible for the title, who executes an unauthorised rookie mission to get the last present halfway around the globe before dawn on Christmas morning.

Olive, the Other Reindeer
★ 6.7
Olive, the Other Reindeer1999Animation · Family · TV Movie

After mis-hearing a radio broadcast about Santa canceling his Christmas trip due to an injured reindeer, Olive the dog decides to travel to the North Pole and volunteer to be a replacement. Unfortunately, Olive must deal with an evil postman who's tired of handling all the extra Christmas mail. Will Martini the penguin be able to help Olive realize her dream?

Miracle on 34th Street
★ 6.8
Miracle on 34th Street1994Family · Fantasy

Six-year-old Susan Walker has doubts about childhood's most enduring miracle—Santa Claus. Her mother told her the secret about Santa a long time ago, but, after meeting a special department store Santa who's convinced he's the real thing, Susan is given the most precious gift of all—something to believe in.

Prep & Landing
★ 6.9
Prep & Landing2009Animation · Family · Fantasy

Wayne gets a new rookie partner, Lanny, after his previous partner got the promotion he wanted. Lanny has to remind Wayne of the Spirit of Christmas and the importance of being an elf in Santa's Prep and Landing elite unit.

The Grinch
★ 6.9
The Grinch2018Animation · Family · Fantasy

The Grinch hatches a scheme to ruin Christmas when the residents of Whoville plan their annual holiday celebration. But a certain little who might change things.

That Christmas
★ 7.2
That Christmas2024Animation · Family · Fantasy

It's an unforgettable Christmas for the townsfolk of Wellington-on-Sea when the worst snowstorm in history alters everyone's plans — including Santa's.

Klaus
★ 8.2
Klaus2019Animation · Family

A selfish postman and a reclusive toymaker form an unlikely friendship, delivering joy to a cold, dark town that desperately needs it.

Jack Frost
★ 6.5
Jack Frost1979Animation · Family · Fantasy · TV Movie

Pardon-me Pete, the official groundhog of Groundhog Day, tells the story of Jack Frost, who falls in love with a beautiful young woman and begs Father Winter to make him human so that she can see him. His request is granted, but only on the condition that by the Spring he has a house, a bag of gold, a horse and a wife. But Jack finds that life as a human is more complicated than he thought.

Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July
★ 6.4
Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July1979Animation · Family · Fantasy · TV Movie

Winterbolt is trying to make the North Pole his evil wonderland, and it is up to Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and others to stop him.

Stick Man
★ 6.8
Stick Man2015Animation · Family · TV Movie

Stick Man lives in the family tree with his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three, and he's heading on an epic adventure across the seasons. Will he get back to his family in time for Christmas?

Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas
★ 7.0
Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas2021Animation · Family

Shaun's seasonal excitement turns to dismay when a farmhouse raid to get bigger stockings for the flock inadvertently leads to Timmy going missing. Can Shaun get Timmy back before he becomes someone else’s present?

The Nightmare Before Christmas
★ 7.9
The Nightmare Before Christmas1993Animation · Family · Fantasy

Tired of scaring humans every October 31 with the same old bag of tricks, Jack Skellington, the spindly Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, kidnaps Santa Claus and plans to deliver shrunken heads and other ghoulish gifts to children on Christmas morning in his place. But, as the holiday approaches, Jack's rag-doll girlfriend Sally tries to foil his well-meaning yet misguided plans.

Dashing Through the Snow
★ 6.1
Dashing Through the Snow2023Family · Fantasy

Eddie Garrick is a good-hearted man who has lost his belief in the wonder of Christmas. While spending time with his nine-year-old daughter Charlotte on Christmas Eve, he befriends a mysterious man in a red suit named Nick.

Santa Claus: The Movie
★ 6.4
Santa Claus: The Movie1985Family · Fantasy

In ancient times, a man named Claus, who delivers toys in his small village, fulfils his destiny to become Santa Claus after meeting an expert toy-making elf, Patch, in the North Pole. In the present day, Santa Claus has become overwhelmed by his workload, and the disgruntled Patch flees the workshop to New York City. There, Patch unknowingly threatens the fate of Christmas by taking a job at a failing toy company run by a scheming businessman.

Marvel Super Hero Adventures: Frost Fight!
★ 6.0
Marvel Super Hero Adventures: Frost Fight!2015Animation · Family · Fantasy

The holiday season gets extra chilly as Loki and the frost giant Ymir plot to conquer the world. Marvel heroes Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, Thor and others must stop the villains from stealing Santa's power – if anyone can actually find the mysterious Mr. Claus. Fortunately, Rocket Raccoon and Groot are also hot on Santa's trail. Heroes, villains, elves and cosmic bounty hunters collide in an epic quest that leaves the fate of the holiday and the world in the balance.

The Snowman and the Snowdog
★ 6.8
The Snowman and the Snowdog2012Animation · Family · Fantasy · TV Movie

Charming animated sequel to Raymond Briggs's classic The Snowman. When a young boy and his mother move house, he builds a Snowman and a Snowdog who magically come to life.

A Charlie Brown Christmas
★ 7.7
A Charlie Brown Christmas1965Animation · Family · TV Movie

When Charlie Brown complains about the overwhelming materialism that he sees amongst everyone during the Christmas season, Lucy suggests that he become director of the school Christmas pageant. Charlie Brown accepts, but it is a frustrating struggle. When an attempt to restore the proper spirit with a forlorn little fir Christmas tree fails, he needs Linus' help to learn the meaning of Christmas.

Similar titles

Al sur de la Navidad
Not rated
Al sur de la Navidad2016Fantasy

Much Ado About Christmas
★ 6.0
Much Ado About Christmas2021TV Movie

Haley is a wealthy heiress known for her acts of kindness. Haley meets hopeless romantic Claud, and she keeps her wealthy family a secret. When Claud pitches an ad campaign to Haley's mom and Haley's secrets are revealed, things get...complicated.

Christmas Time Is Here
★ 4.4
Christmas Time Is Here2021TV Movie

Nia Moore ia a successful small-town real estate agent trying to sell a resort to her client, Julian. Much to Nia's dismay, the only resort that Julian wants to buy belongs to her widower father, Patrick. Patrick is ready to retire, but Nia wants to keep the property and the family memories it holds.

Royally Wrapped For Christmas
★ 6.1
Royally Wrapped For Christmas2021TV Movie

Lindsay Palmer, the NY director of an international charity organization, is called to the Kingdom of Veronia by the royal family who runs the foundation to interview for the job of overseeing the whole operation. As Lindsay is put through the interview process, she ends up finding true love with the prince.

A Kindhearted Christmas
★ 6.1
A Kindhearted Christmas2021TV Movie

Jamie owns a sightseeing and tour company in the small town of Cooperville, New York. Navigating the holidays with enthusiasm is trickier for Jamie since her husband Matt passed. Matt loved Christmas and found unparalleled joy in giving to others. While reminiscing with family, Jamie realizes the town desperately needs someone with Matt’s genius for thinking of the small gestures that bring genuine happiness to the holidays.

Shitcom
★ 2.5
Shitcom2013Animation

This work was created for screening at the "3rd Unko (Poop) Film Festival" (held on September 19, 2012), organized by manga artist Shintaro Kago. The Unko Film Festival is a rather unique event dedicated to screening video works—ranging from live-action and animation to CG—centered on themes like poop, toilets, and excretion (though actual feces and anuses were strictly off-limits). I participated both as a guest and as a filmmaker submitting a piece. While I had previously dealt with internal organs and vomit in my work, this was my first time tackling poop, so I was quite nervous. - Takena

The Christmas Snowman
★ 5.0
The Christmas Snowman2017Fantasy · TV Movie

After wishing for the perfect man, a woman awakes to discover her new handsome neighbor is actually the snowman she built the day before, who has now come to life. But when she awakes on Christmas morning, he is gone and the snowman is back. Could it all have been a dream?

Rhea Gall Force
★ 6.5
Rhea Gall Force1989Animation

The last remaining human soldiers of a devastated Earth fight against the machines for one last chance for their species to escape and survive.

Debbie Macomber's A Mrs. Miracle Christmas
★ 6.6
Debbie Macomber's A Mrs. Miracle Christmas2021TV Movie

When a family faces loneliness and loss of faith, Mrs. Miracle swoops in to renew their Christmas Spirit, and they experience a holiday of heavenly proportions.

You, Me and the Christmas Trees
★ 6.5
You, Me and the Christmas Trees2021TV Movie

An arborist helps a fourth generation Christmas tree farmer whose evergreens are dying just before the holiday. As she tries to get to the root of the problem before the town tree lighting, they begin to fall in love.

The Bing Crosby Show
Not rated
The Bing Crosby Show1962TV Movie

Bing Crosby celebrates the holidays by starring in his first color special. This time the show concluded with an extended holiday-themed segment featuring Bing and his guests, Mary Martin, Andre Previn, and The United Nations Children’s Choir.

Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm
★ 6.8
Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm1938Family

Rebecca's Uncle Harry leaves her with Aunt Miranda who forbids her to associate with show people. But neighbor Anthony Kent is a talent scout who secretly set it up for her to broadcast.

Sweet Dreams
★ 8.0
Sweet Dreams2003Animation · Family · Fantasy

A little boy is having trouble falling asleep because there are monsters in his bedroom

A Meowy Christmas
★ 5.2
A Meowy Christmas2017Family

A couple of bumbling burglars are mistaken as two aliens by a talking cat that watches too many conspiracy videos. Regardless it's up to Ms. Whiskers and her rat friend, Chuck, to capture them and save Christmas.

Neve
Not rated
Neve2026Animation · Fantasy

Absolution, Parsin
Not rated
Absolution, Parsin2022Animation

The imagined perpetrator in a famously unsolved true-crime case, “Who Put Bella Down the Wych Elm”, is confronted about his past by an unearthly Bison in this Stop-Motion animated short film.

The Little Black Fish
Not rated
The Little Black Fish2025Family

The Little Black Fish tells the tale of a small, inquisitive fish who dares to question the limitations of her world—the stream where generations of fish have lived without exploring beyond. Driven by curiosity and a thirst for truth, she embarks on a brave journey beyond the known waters, encountering various creatures, dangers, and wonders. Her journey becomes a powerful metaphor for resistance, growth, and the importance of independent thought.

Bing Crosby and the Sounds of Christmas
★ 6.0
Bing Crosby and the Sounds of Christmas1971TV Movie

Bing Crosby hosts this music holiday special featuring performances by Mary Costa, Robert Goulet, the Mitchell Boys Choir and the Crosby family.

Bing Crosby's Merrie Olde Christmas
★ 5.3
Bing Crosby's Merrie Olde Christmas1977Family

Bing Crosby and his family spend Christmas at the estate of a distant relative in England.

The Ugly Christmas Sweater
★ 3.3
The Ugly Christmas Sweater2017TV Movie

During her first days working at a social media company, Megan’s team is tasked with finding the best Christmas hashtag and she is determined to be the one to do so to impress her boss and the cute guy in her cubicle. However, when she is forced to wear her eccentric grandmother’s gift—an ugly Christmas sweater—her unfortunate turn of events may well be the key to winning over her new boss and her new beau.

Your favorites

Recently viewed

Watch

Choose an authorized server.

Full video from an operator-configured authorized source. Official trailers use a separate player. If a server fails, retry or select another authorized server.

Legal watch options

Official trailer

Trailer preview only. Press Play to start.

Privacy choices

Favorites stay in your browser. Movie images load from TMDb. YouTube trailers contact YouTube only after you allow external media and choose a trailer. Advertising consent, if ads are enabled, is managed separately by the operator’s certified CMP.

Privacy policy

After allowing external media, choose the trailer button to load its player.