Movie

The Year Without a Santa Claus

★ 7.1(211)197451m

The Year Without a Santa Claus is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store in Czech Republic. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

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Director: Arthur Rankin, Jr., Jules Bass
Release date: 1974-12-10
Runtime: 51m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Rankin/Bass Productions

The Year Without a Santa Claus — trailer

About The Year Without a Santa Claus

The Year Without a Santa Claus is a 1974 movie in the Animation, Family and TV Movie genres, directed by Arthur Rankin, Jr. and Jules Bass, starring Shirley Booth, Mickey Rooney and Dick Shawn. It has a runtime of 51 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 211 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Year Without a Santa Claus in Czech Republic — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Feeling forgotten by the children of the world, old St. Nick decides to skip his gift-giving journey and take a vacation. Mrs. Claus and two spunky little elves, Jingle and Jangle, set out to see to where all the season's cheer has disappeared. Aided by a magical snowfall, they reawaken the spirit of Christmas in children's hearts and put Santa back in action.

Cast

Shirley Booth

Mrs. Claus (voice)

Mickey Rooney

Santa Claus (voice)

Dick Shawn

Snow Miser (voice)

George S. Irving

Heat Miser (voice)

Bob McFadden

Jingle Bells (voice)

Rhoda Mann

Mother Nature (voice)

Bradley Bolke

Jangle Bells (voice)

Ron Marshall

Mr. Thistlewhite (voice)

Colin Duffy

Ignatius Thistlewhite (voice)

Christine Winter

Blue Christmas Girl (voice)

Themes & keywords

sibling relationshipbased on novel or bookelvesholidaysanta clausstop motionchristmas

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Year Without a Santa Claus in Czech Republic?+

In Czech Republic, The Year Without a Santa Claus is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Year Without a Santa Claus on Netflix?+

The Year Without a Santa Claus is not on Netflix in Czech Republic right now.

How long is The Year Without a Santa Claus?+

The Year Without a Santa Claus has a runtime of 51 minutes (51 minutes).

Who stars in The Year Without a Santa Claus?+

The Year Without a Santa Claus stars Shirley Booth, Mickey Rooney, Dick Shawn, George S. Irving and Bob McFadden.

When did The Year Without a Santa Claus come out?+

The Year Without a Santa Claus is a 1974 movie directed by Arthur Rankin, Jr. and Jules Bass.

What genre is The Year Without a Santa Claus?+

The Year Without a Santa Claus is Animation, Family, TV Movie and Fantasy film.

Who directed The Year Without a Santa Claus?+

The Year Without a Santa Claus was directed by Arthur Rankin, Jr. and Jules Bass.