The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1974, The Year Without a Santa Claus is a family, animation and tv movie film directed by Jules Bass, running about 51 minutes.
What it’s about. Feeling forgotten by the children of the world, old St. Nick decides to skip his gift-giving journey and take a vacation. Mrs. Claus and two spunky little elves, Jingle and Jangle, set out to see to where all the season's cheer has disappeared. Aided by a magical snowfall, they reawaken the spirit of Christmas in children's hearts and put Santa back in action.
Who’s in it. The Year Without a Santa Claus stars Shirley Booth as Mrs. Claus (voice), Mickey Rooney as Santa Claus (voice), Dick Shawn as Snow Miser (voice) and George S. Irving as Heat Miser (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Year Without a Santa Claus has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Year Without a Santa Claus page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Year Without a Santa Claus tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974)?
- In US, The Year Without a Santa Claus is available to 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 The Year Without a Santa Claus worth watching?
- The Year Without a Santa Claus holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family, animation and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Year Without a Santa Claus?
- The Year Without a Santa Claus stars Shirley Booth, Mickey Rooney, Dick Shawn, George S. Irving and Bob McFadden.
- When was The Year Without a Santa Claus released?
- The Year Without a Santa Claus was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 51 minutes.