The Simpsons Christmas Special (1989): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1989, The Simpsons Christmas Special is an animation film directed by David Silverman, running about 30 minutes.

What it’s about. According to Bart Simpson, "If TV taught me anything , it's that miracles always happen to poor kids at Christmas. It Happened to Tiny Tim, it happened to the Smurfs, and it's going to happen to us." But it better happen fast. The Simpsons are in a Yuletide jam-there's no money for presents, and they may have to cancel Christmas! Before the crisis ends, Homer gets a job as a part-time Santa, Bart gets a tattoo, and the whole family- even Grandpa and Marge's nasty sisters- gets into the holiday spirit when they discover the true meaning of Christmas.

Who’s in it. The Simpsons Christmas Special stars Dan Castellaneta as Homer Simpson, Barney Gumble, Grampa Simpson (voice), Julie Kavner as Marge Simpson, Patty Bouvier, Selma Bouvier (voice), Nancy Cartwright as Bart Simpson, Ralph Wiggum (voice) and Yeardley Smith as Lisa Simpson (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Simpsons Christmas Special has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Simpsons Christmas Special page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Simpsons Christmas Special tend to enjoy Chihiros Reise ins Zauberland, Your Name. - Gestern, heute und für immer, Die letzten Glühwürmchen and Spider-Man: A New Universe.