The Night They Saved Christmas (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1984, The Night They Saved Christmas is a drama and family film directed by Jackie Cooper, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. 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. He enlists the aid of a woman and her children to convince her husband (who works for the company) that the first site is where the oil they want is. Along the way, Santa explains all his secrets in delivering presents all around the world.
Who’s in it. The Night They Saved Christmas stars Jaclyn Smith as Claudia Baldwin, Art Carney as Santa Claus, Paul Le Mat as Michael Baldwin and Mason Adams as Sumner Murdock, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Night They Saved Christmas has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Night They Saved Christmas page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Night They Saved Christmas tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Night They Saved Christmas (1984)?
- In US, The Night They Saved Christmas is available to stream on Night Flight Plus and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Night They Saved Christmas worth watching?
- The Night They Saved Christmas holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Night They Saved Christmas?
- The Night They Saved Christmas stars Jaclyn Smith, Art Carney, Paul Le Mat, Mason Adams and June Lockhart.
- When was The Night They Saved Christmas released?
- The Night They Saved Christmas was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.