'Twas the Night Before Christmas (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1974, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas is a family and animation film directed by Jules Bass, running about 25 minutes.
What it’s about. When a town learns that Santa Claus has struck it off his delivery schedule due to an insulting letter, a way must be found to change his mind.
Who’s in it. 'Twas the Night Before Christmas stars Joel Grey as Joshua Trundle (voice), George Gobel as Father Mouse (voice), Tammy Grimes as Albert (voice) and John McGiver as Mayor (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 'Twas the Night Before Christmas page.
If you liked it. Fans of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 'Twas the Night Before Christmas (1974)?
- In US, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 'Twas the Night Before Christmas worth watching?
- 'Twas the Night Before Christmas holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 'Twas the Night Before Christmas?
- 'Twas the Night Before Christmas stars Joel Grey, George Gobel, Tammy Grimes, John McGiver and Patricia Bright.
- When was 'Twas the Night Before Christmas released?
- 'Twas the Night Before Christmas was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 25 minutes.