Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer movie poster

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

1964 · 52m · Released

G Animation, Family, Adventure, Fantasy

Sam the snowman tells us the story of a young red-nosed reindeer who, after being ousted from the reindeer games because of his glowing nose, teams up with Hermey, an elf who wants to be a dentist, and Yukon Cornelius, the prospector. They run into the Abominable Snowman and find a whole island of misfit toys. Rudolph vows to see if he can get Santa to help the toys, and he goes back to the North Pole on Christmas Eve. But Santa's sleigh is fogged in. But when Santa looks over Rudolph, he gets a very bright idea...

Ratings

Based on audience scores
7.4 The Movie Database
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Where to stream Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

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Trailers and promos

Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
"Shiny! I'd even say it glows!" Preview
Exploring the Animation Of The Holiday Classic

Top cast and crew

LR Larry Roemer Director
Burl Ives Sam the Snowman (voice)
BM Billie Mae Richards Rudolph (voice)
LD Larry D. Mann Yukon Cornelius (voice)
Paul Soles Hermey (voice)
SF Stan Francis Santa Claus / King Moonracer (voice)
AS Alfie Scopp Charlie-in-the-Box / Other Reindeer (voice)
JO Janis Orenstein Clarice (voice)
PK Paul Kligman Donner / Clarice's Father / Comet the Coach (voice)
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Frequently asked questions about Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Where can I watch Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer in the United States?

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

What are the ratings for Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer scores 7.4 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer stars Burl Ives, Billie Mae Richards, Larry D. Mann, Paul Soles, and Stan Francis. Larry Roemer is the director.

How long is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer runs 52m.

When did Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer come out?

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was released on December 6, 1964.

Which studio made Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was produced by Rankin/Bass Productions, Videocraft International, and NBC in the United States.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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