Frosty the Snowman (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1969, Frosty the Snowman is a family, animation and tv movie film directed by Jules Bass, running about 25 minutes. “Special Christmas magic!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A discarded silk top-hat becomes the focus of a struggle between a washed-up stage magician and a group of schoolchildren, after it magically brings a snowman to life. Realizing that newly-living Frosty will melt in spring unless he takes refuge in a colder climate, Frosty and Karen, a young girl who he befriends, stow away on a freight train headed for the north pole. Little do they know that the magician is following them, and he wants his hat back!
Who’s in it. Frosty the Snowman stars Jimmy Durante as Narrator (voice), Billy De Wolfe as Professor Hinkle (voice), Jackie Vernon as Frosty the Snowman (voice) and Paul Frees as Santa Claus / Traffic Cop / Additional Voices (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Frosty the Snowman has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Frosty the Snowman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Frosty the Snowman tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Frosty the Snowman (1969)?
- In US, Frosty the Snowman is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Frosty the Snowman worth watching?
- Frosty the Snowman holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family, animation and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Frosty the Snowman?
- Frosty the Snowman stars Jimmy Durante, Billy De Wolfe, Jackie Vernon, Paul Frees and June Foray.
- When was Frosty the Snowman released?
- Frosty the Snowman was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 25 minutes.