Frosty the Snowman (1969)
Kernel Score: 75% · 379 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Family, Animation, TV Movie
Released: 1969-12-07
Runtime: 25 minutes
Where to watch Frosty the Snowman
- Stream: Hulu, Paramount+
- Rent: Fandango At Home
- Buy: Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A discarded silk top-hat becomes the focus of a struggle between a washed-up stage magician and a group of schoolchildren, after it magically brings a snowman to life. Realizing that newly-living Frosty will melt in spring unless he takes refuge in a colder climate, the magic snowman and Karen, a young girl whom he befriends, stow away on a freight train headed for the North Pole. Little do they know that the magician is following them, and he wants his hat back!
Frosty the Snowman parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that Frosty the Snowman is a classic wholesome holiday special with no content concerns.
- Violence & scariness: A little — A greedy magician chases the children and Frosty, but conflict stays mild and cartoonish.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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- The Snowman (1982) — 85%
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- Knick Knack (1989) — 77%
- A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) — 86%
- Frozen (2013) — 81%
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Director
Cast
- Jimmy Durante as Narrator (voice)
- Billy De Wolfe as Professor Hinkle (voice)
- Jackie Vernon as Frosty the Snowman (voice)
- Paul Frees as Santa Claus / Traffic Cop / Additional Voices (voice)
- June Foray as Teacher / Karen / Additional Voices (voice)
- Suzanne Davidson as Karen (voice) (uncredited)
- Greg Thomas as Karen's friends (voice) (uncredited)
Frosty the Snowman FAQ
Is Frosty the Snowman good?
Frosty the Snowman has a 75% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 379 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Frosty the Snowman?
In the US you can stream Frosty the Snowman on Hulu and Paramount+ and rent it from Fandango At Home.
Is Frosty the Snowman OK for kids?
Frosty the Snowman is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that Frosty the Snowman is a classic wholesome holiday special with no content concerns.
What movies are like Frosty the Snowman?
If you liked Frosty the Snowman, try The Snowman, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, The Seven Deadly Sins: Cursed by Light and Knick Knack.