'Twas the Night Before Christmas (1974)

66% of users liked it
(6,541 ratings)

When a local Junctionville newspaper prints an insulting letter about Santa Claus, Joshua Trundle and Father Mouse set out on a mission to let Old St. Nick know that he's truly appreciated, and convince him not to skip over their town this coming Christmas Eve. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: G, 23 min.
Directed By: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
Genres: Animation, Kids & Family, Special Interest

On DVD: Oct 5, 2010
Studio: Warner Home Video

Critic Reviews

Nancy Davis Kho, Common Sense Media
Simple animated tale about believing in Santa.

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Featured Audience Ratings

Lafe F

A human family and a matching mouse family. This was shown on television every year. It has warm spirit, if you can get past the weird animation style.
danny d

worst christmas special ever made
Burger S

Is this the one with the mice living inside a clock?
Sarah P

I didn't remember this until I started watching and realized I used to watch and love this when I was a kid! I love that little skeptical mouse!!
Remi L

I still have the original VHS!
Leo L

Definitely remember this!