Miracle on 34th Street (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1947, Miracle on 34th Street is a comedy, drama and family film directed by George Seaton, running about 96 minutes. “Capture the spirit of Christmas with this timeless classic!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Kris Kringle, seemingly the embodiment of Santa Claus, is asked to portray the jolly old fellow at Macy's following his performance in the Thanksgiving Day parade. His portrayal is so complete that many begin to question if he truly is Santa Claus, while others question his sanity.
Who’s in it. Miracle on 34th Street stars Maureen O'Hara as Doris Walker, John Payne as Fred Gailey, Edmund Gwenn as Kris Kringle and Gene Lockhart as Judge Henry X. Harper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Miracle on 34th Street has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Miracle on 34th Street page.
If you liked it. Fans of Miracle on 34th Street tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Miracle on 34th Street (1947)?
- In US, Miracle on 34th Street is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Miracle on 34th Street worth watching?
- Miracle on 34th Street holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Miracle on 34th Street?
- Miracle on 34th Street stars Maureen O'Hara, John Payne, Edmund Gwenn, Gene Lockhart and Natalie Wood.
- When was Miracle on 34th Street released?
- Miracle on 34th Street was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.