The Year Without a Santa Claus
1974, English. Directed by Arthur Rankin Jr. & Jules Bass.
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.
- Runtime
- 0h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Cast & crew
- Arthur Rankin Jr.Director
- Jules BassDirector
- Shirley BoothMrs. Claus (voice)
- Mickey RooneySanta Claus (voice)
- Dick ShawnSnow Miser (voice)
- George S. IrvingHeat Miser (voice)
- Bob McFaddenJingle Bells (voice)
- Rhoda MannMother Nature (voice)
- Bradley BolkeJangle Bells (voice)
- Ron MarshallMr. Thistlewhite (voice)
- Colin DuffyIgnatius Thistlewhite (voice)
- Christine WinterBlue Christmas Girl (voice)
Details
- Released
- 10 December 1974
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- William J. Keenan
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What The Year Without a Santa Claus is based on
The Year Without a Santa Claus is adapted from a novel.
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The Year Without a Santa Claus: quick answers
Is The Year Without a Santa Claus worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 224 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Year Without a Santa Claus?
The Year Without a Santa Claus runs 51 minutes (0h 51m).
Does The Year Without a Santa Claus have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Year Without a Santa Claus. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Year Without a Santa Claus parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Year Without a Santa Claus is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Year Without a Santa Claus on?
The Year Without a Santa Claus isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Year Without a Santa Claus?
If you liked The Year Without a Santa Claus, try Help for the Holidays, Prep & Landing, Stick Man.
Who directed The Year Without a Santa Claus?
The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974) was directed by Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass and stars Shirley Booth, Mickey Rooney, Dick Shawn.
What is The Year Without a Santa Claus based on?
The Year Without a Santa Claus is adapted from a novel.