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Miracle on 34th Street

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Miracle on 34th Street (1947)

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Reviews Counted:29

Fresh:28

Rotten:1

Average Rating:8.2/10

Consensus: Irrefutable proof that gentle sentimentalism can be the chief ingredient in a wonderful film, Miracle on 34th Street delivers a warm holiday message without resorting to treacle.

Runtime: 1 hr 47 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: Kris Kringle--unbeknownst to cynical, market-minded adults, the real Santa Claus--is hired to play himself at Macy's Department Store, New York City. His gentle, joyous spirit and magical powers... Kris Kringle--unbeknownst to cynical, market-minded adults, the real Santa Claus--is hired to play himself at Macy's Department Store, New York City. His gentle, joyous spirit and magical powers soon transform those around him, including a little girl and her world-weary mother. Academy Award Nominations: 4, including Best Picture. Academy Awards: 3, including Best Original Story, Best Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor--Edmund Gwenn. The 50th Anniversary Edition includes remastered footage and a promotional short. [More]

Starring: Maureen O'Hara, Edmund Gwenn, John Payne, Gene Lockhart

Starring: Maureen O'Hara, Edmund Gwenn, John Payne, Gene Lockhart, Natalie Wood, William Frawley

Director: George Seaton

Director: George Seaton
Screenwriter: George Seaton
Story: Valentine Davies
Composer: Cyril Mockridge
Producer: William Perlberg

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One of the classic Christmas movies that is so happy about being sentimental it's enchanting rather than sickly sweet.

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11/27/07
Channel 4 Film
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02/13/04
Rich Cline
Rich Cline
Shadows on the Wall

A clever and deeply original story, that remains true and confident in direction, while delivering considerable charm all the while.

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06/13/01
Almar Haflidason
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BBC
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03/26/09
Variety
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It's a highly professional piece of Hollywood sentimentalism.

Full Review Source: Chicago Reader | comment Comment
11/27/07
Dave Kehr
Dave Kehr
Chicago Reader

Christmas wouldn't be complete without it.

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12/22/06
Kevin Carr
Kevin Carr
7M Pictures

A touch labored but lovable.

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12/04/06
TV Guide's Movie Guide
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You want the spirit of Christmas? It's all right here.

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11/25/06
Christopher Null
Christopher Null
Filmcritic.com

The only really good [Santa Claus movie] is this gentle, yet modern tale.

Full Review Source: Combustible Celluloid | comment Comment
11/17/06
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Combustible Celluloid

Formulaic, but charming.

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08/11/05
Alex Sandell
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Juicy Cerebellum

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06/12/05
Emanuel Levy
Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com

No review available.

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04/15/05
Daniel M. Kimmel
Daniel M. Kimmel
Worcester Telegram & Gazette

One of a half dozen Christmas movie classics.

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01/03/05
Steve Crum
Steve Crum
Kansas City Kansan

No review available.

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05/27/04
Jurgen Fauth
Jurgen Fauth
About.com

Miracle on 34th Street is a great family film that will have kids and adults cackling with glee as Kringle does his best to fight the system.

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03/16/04
Brian Webster
Brian Webster
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02/24/04
Rebecca Murray
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02/13/04
Carol Cling
Carol Cling
Las Vegas Review-Journal

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01/29/04
Randy Shulman
Randy Shulman
Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)

A charmer.

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12/25/03
Dennis Schwartz
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Ozus' World Movie Reviews

The genuine classic article!

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11/05/03
John Urbancich
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Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
 
 
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