Question 1

What age is The Christmas That Almost Wasn't appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates The Christmas That Almost Wasn't (1966) best from about age 4. 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.

Question 2

What is The Christmas That Almost Wasn't rated?

Accepted Answer

The Christmas That Almost Wasn't (1966) is rated G. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Question 3

Is there anything to watch out for in The Christmas That Almost Wasn't?

Accepted Answer

A grouchy character threatens Christmas; Santa and his elves face losing their home. Violence is none to speak of, language is none to speak of, scary moments are mild, romance or sensuality is none to speak of, and substance use is none to speak of.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in The Christmas That Almost Wasn't?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching The Christmas That Almost Wasn't?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Where can I watch The Christmas That Almost Wasn't?

Accepted Answer

The Christmas That Almost Wasn't (1966) is available on Tubi TV, Plex, Plex Channel, Night Flight Plus, Shout! Factory TV. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

The Christmas That Almost Wasn't

The Christmas That Almost Wasn't

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