Miracle on 34th Street

Edmund Gwenn, Gene Lockhart, John Payne

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82% liked it

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97% liked it

Unrated, 1 hr. 36 min.

Directed by: George Seaton

Released: January 1, 1947

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DVD Released: October 16, 2001

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  • December 25, 2008
    Well, I have to review something festive this time of year and this picture isn't quite as schmaltzy as some.

    It's quite cute, with writing actually better than 75% of what's produced today. The kids aren't annoying, the court scenes almost play like they could've come from Bo... ...( read more )
  • December 24, 2008
    a decent christmas film. worth watching. it's the complete opposite of bad santa but almost just as good. the scene where all the letters arrive is awesomesauce. heart warming
  • December 21, 2008
    As a cautionary tale for alzhiemers its great. As a movie that tells us logic isnt always the way to go its a lump of dung.
  • July 1, 2008
    Before I ever saw it, I judged it as a boring Christmas movie. I was so wrong. It is a perfectly rendered, uplifting and ULTIMATE Christmas movie.
  • August 19, 2007
    Definative classic for repeated viewing and to be added henceforth to your collection.
  • June 15, 2009
    some kids films around christmas time have a hidden gem status about them that make them fun for anyone to watch at time of festivities. Though a few people hold this film in high regard as one of those, i certainly do not.

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  • nrvanagrl
    December 20, 2008
    Wonderful movie! Sit on Santa's lap in the movie at http://www.mymoviemoment.com/
  • dancefreak50
    December 22, 2007
    Holy crap! I was trying to figure out who Natalie Wood played in the movie, because I had her in adult form stuck in my head, and then I checked on imdb... She's the little girl! Weird..

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