Cricket on the Hearth
1967, English. Directed by Jules Bass & Arthur Rankin Jr..
To have a Cricket on the Hearth is the luckiest thing in all the world!
A delightful, animated musical version of Charles Dickens' classic tale. A Cricket on the Hearth, tells the story of a poor toymaker and his daughter whom a helpful Cricket named Crocket befriends on Christmas morning. When tragedy strikes the family, it's Crocket who comes to the rescue and restores peace and happiness.
- Runtime
- 0h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 18 December 1967
- Country
- United States of America, Japan
- Written by
- Romeo Muller, Arthur Rankin Jr.
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What Cricket on the Hearth is based on
Cricket on the Hearth is based on The Cricket on the Hearth (1845) by Charles Dickens, published by Bradbury and Evans.
1845
The Cricket on the Hearth
By Charles Dickens
Published by Bradbury and Evans
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How long is Cricket on the Hearth?
Cricket on the Hearth runs 49 minutes (0h 49m).
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Which OTT platform is Cricket on the Hearth on?
Cricket on the Hearth isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 December 1967. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Cricket on the Hearth?
If you liked Cricket on the Hearth, try Olive, the Other Reindeer, Spirit Riding Free: Spirit of Christmas, Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas.
Who directed Cricket on the Hearth?
Cricket on the Hearth (1967) was directed by Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin Jr. and stars Danny Thomas, Marlo Thomas, Roddy McDowall.
What is Cricket on the Hearth based on?
Cricket on the Hearth is based on The Cricket on the Hearth (1845) by Charles Dickens, published by Bradbury and Evans.