Fright Before Christmas (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1979, Fright Before Christmas is a comedy, family and animation film directed by Friz Freleng, running about 6 minutes.
What it’s about. The Tasmanian Devil escapes from a plane and lands in Santa's suit. After taking off in Santa's sleigh he lands on Bugs' roof where he tries to eat everything in sight including the present Bugs got for him.
Who’s in it. Fright Before Christmas stars Mel Blanc as Bugs Bunny / Tasmanian Devil / Santa Claus / Pilots (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Fright 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 Fright Before Christmas page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fright Before Christmas tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fright Before Christmas (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fright Before Christmas change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fright Before Christmas worth watching?
- Fright Before Christmas holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fright Before Christmas?
- Fright Before Christmas stars Mel Blanc.
- When was Fright Before Christmas released?
- Fright Before Christmas was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 6 minutes.