The Night Before Christmas (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1994, The Night Before Christmas is a fantasy, family, animation and music film directed by Diane Eskenazi, running about 48 minutes.
What it’s about. A kind hearted, young orphan boy and his loyal cat discover the true spirit of Christmas in this delightfully animated Yuletide tale of musical, magical holiday cheer!
Who’s in it. The Night Before Christmas stars Cam Clarke as Jeffrey / Uncle Thunkle (voice), Jeff Bennett as Mr. Reeks / Milton / Policeman (voice), Susan Blu and Debi Derryberry.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Night Before Christmas has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. 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 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Night Before Christmas (1994)?
- In US, The Night Before Christmas is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Night Before Christmas worth watching?
- The Night Before Christmas holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, family, animation and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Night Before Christmas?
- The Night Before Christmas stars Cam Clarke, Jeff Bennett, Susan Blu and Debi Derryberry.
- When was The Night Before Christmas released?
- The Night Before Christmas was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 48 minutes.