Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie
1998, English. Directed by William R. Kowalchuk Jr..
Young Rudolph suffers a childhood accident that sees his nose turn from the publicly accepted norm of black to a glowing red colour. His parents worry about him getting teased, and indeed he does in the end. When he is beaten in the reindeer games by his rival for a doe he fancies, Rudolph runs away and moves into a cave with Slyly the Fox. However can he overcome his fear and reach his true potential?
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 189 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- William R. Kowalchuk Jr.Director
- Eric PospisilYoung Rudolph (voice)
- Kathleen BarrOlder Rudolph / Twinkle (voice)
- John GoodmanSanta Claus (voice)
- Whoopi GoldbergStormella (voice)
- Debbie ReynoldsMrs. Claus / Mitzi / Mrs. Prancer (voice)
- Bob NewhartLeonard (voice)
- Eric IdleSlyly (voice)
- Richard SimmonsBoone (voice)
- Alec WillowsDoggle / Prancer (voice)
- Lee TockarRidley / Milo / Vixen (voice)
- Garry ChalkBlitzen (voice)
- Christopher GrayArrow / Donner (voice)
Details
- Released
- 16 October 1998
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert L. May, Michael Aschner
- Budget
- $10M
- Box office
- $113K
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie: quick answers
Is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 189 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie?
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie runs 83 minutes (1h 23m).
Does Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie on?
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 October 1998. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie?
If you liked Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie, try PAW Patrol: Jet to the Rescue, The Nutcracker Prince, Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas.
Who directed Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie?
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie (1998) was directed by William R. Kowalchuk Jr. and stars Eric Pospisil, Kathleen Barr, John Goodman.