Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 7.4

Released in 1964, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is a family, animation and tv movie film directed by Larry Roemer, running about 52 minutes. “You might even say it glows!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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. Rudoph 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...
Who’s in it. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer stars Burl Ives as Sam the Snowman (voice), Billie Mae Richards as Rudolph (voice), Larry D. Mann as Yukon Cornelius (voice) and Stan Francis as Santa Claus / King Moonracer (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)?
- In US, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer worth watching?
- Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family, animation and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
- Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer stars Burl Ives, Billie Mae Richards, Larry D. Mann, Stan Francis and Paul Kligman.
- When was Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer released?
- Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 52 minutes.
