Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (1970)
Kernel Score: 78% · 247 ratings · Rated G
Genres: Animation, Family, Fantasy, TV Movie
Released: 1970-12-13
Runtime: 51 minutes
Where to watch Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A postman, S.D. Kluger, decides to answer some of the most common questions about Santa Claus, and tells us about a baby named Kris who is raised by a family of elf toymakers named Kringle. When Kris grows up, he wants to deliver toys to the children of Sombertown. But its Mayor is too mean to let that happen. And to make things worse, the Winter Warlock lives between the Kringles and Sombertown.
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town is a G-rated animated Christmas special about the origin of Santa Claus, entirely family-friendly with a grumpy mayor as the mild antagonist.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official G rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Fred Astaire as S.D. Kluger (voice)
- Mickey Rooney as Kris Kringle aka Santa Claus (voice)
- Keenan Wynn as Winter Warlock (voice)
- Paul Frees as Mayor Burgermeister Meisterburger / Grimsley (voice)
- Robie Lester as Miss Jessica / Mrs. Claus (voice)
- Joan Gardner as Tanta Kringle (voice)
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town FAQ
Is Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town good?
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 247 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town?
In the US you can stream Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town on Hulu and Paramount+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town OK for kids?
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town is rated G. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town is a G-rated animated Christmas special about the origin of Santa Claus, entirely family-friendly with a grumpy mayor as the mild antagonist.
What movies are like Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town?
If you liked Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town, try Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Klaus, Robin Robin and That Christmas.