The Christmas That Almost Wasn't

A more wonderful...more magical...more musical entertainment than this - there just isn't!

1966 • 89 min • Fantasy · Family

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Synopsis

Sam Whipple, an attorney in once-upon-a-time-land, is startled to receive a visit from Santa Claus shortly before Christmas. It seems that when he was a child, Sam wrote a letter thanking Santa for the presents he'd received, and offering to return the favor someday. That day is now - a mean old soul named Phineas Prune, who holds the deed to the North Pole, is demanding back rent. Otherwise, he's going to evict Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves and take all the Christmas toys. It's up to Sam and Santa to find a way to pay off Prune and prevent Christmas from being canceled.

Our family guide

Best from age 4

Movie Knight Score

32 reviews

30 Audience · 32 · 100%

Santa faces eviction from the North Pole by a grumpy landlord. With Christmas hanging in the balance, Santa and a grown-up lawyer, Sam, must find a way to save the holiday.

Violence & peril: 0/10
Language: 0/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

A grouchy character threatens Christmas
Santa and his elves face losing their home

What it models well

Helping others
Standing up for what
Generosity of spirit
Problem-solving

Talk about it after

Why is it important to help others?
What does it mean to be generous?
How can we solve problems peacefully?

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