The Night Before Christmas (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1933, The Night Before Christmas is an animation film directed by Wilfred Jackson, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. A narrator sings the opening stanzas of the classic poem while we see the house at rest. Santa lands on the roof, comes down the chimney, and opens his bag. The toys march out and decorate the tree, with the toy soldiers shooting balls from their cannon, a toy airplane stringing a garland like skywriting, and the toy firemen applying snow. A blimp delivers the star to the top. Meanwhile, Santa fills the stockings. His laughter awakens the children, who sneak out. The toys rush to their places, and Santa escapes up the chimney just in time.
Who’s in it. The Night Before Christmas stars Donald Novis as Singer and Kenny Baker as Singing narrator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Night Before Christmas 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 Night Before Christmas page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Night Before Christmas tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Night Before Christmas (1933)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Night Before Christmas change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Night Before Christmas worth watching?
- The Night Before Christmas holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Night Before Christmas?
- The Night Before Christmas stars Donald Novis and Kenny Baker.
- When was The Night Before Christmas released?
- The Night Before Christmas was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.