The Captain's Christmas (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1938, The Captain's Christmas is a comedy and animation film directed by Friz Freleng, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. Pirate John and his crew threaten Christmas after taking over the Captain's role as Santa.
Who’s in it. The Captain's Christmas stars Billy Bletcher as The Captain (voice) (uncredited), Mel Blanc as John Silver (voice) (uncredited) and Robert Winkler as Fritz (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Captain's 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 Captain's Christmas page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Captain's Christmas tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Captain's Christmas (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Captain's Christmas change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Captain's Christmas worth watching?
- The Captain's Christmas holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Captain's Christmas?
- The Captain's Christmas stars Billy Bletcher, Mel Blanc and Robert Winkler.
- When was The Captain's Christmas released?
- The Captain's Christmas was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.