Santa and the Three Bears (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1970, Santa and the Three Bears is a fantasy, family and animation film directed by Barry Mahon, running about 46 minutes. “It's Wintertime” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two bear cubs want to meet Santa despite their mother telling them that Santa does not exist. With the help of the park ranger, their wish might come true!
Who’s in it. Santa and the Three Bears stars Hal Smith as Grandfather / Santa / Mr. Ranger, Jean Vander Pyl as Nana, Christina Ferra-Gilmore as Nikomi and Bobby Riha as Chinook.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Santa and the Three Bears has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Santa and the Three Bears page.
If you liked it. Fans of Santa and the Three Bears tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Santa and the Three Bears (1970)?
- In US, Santa and the Three Bears is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Santa and the Three Bears worth watching?
- Santa and the Three Bears holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Santa and the Three Bears?
- Santa and the Three Bears stars Hal Smith, Jean Vander Pyl, Christina Ferra-Gilmore and Bobby Riha.
- When was Santa and the Three Bears released?
- Santa and the Three Bears was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 46 minutes.