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Miracle on 34th Street

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Miracle on 34th Street (1994)

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Reviews Counted:23

Fresh:13

Rotten:10

Average Rating:6/10

Runtime: 1 hr 54 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: This remake of the popular, heartwarming Christmas classic captures all the joy of the original version. A little girl, who has been raised not to believe in fantasy, fairy tales, and Santa... This remake of the popular, heartwarming Christmas classic captures all the joy of the original version. A little girl, who has been raised not to believe in fantasy, fairy tales, and Santa Claus, meets a department-store Santa who claims he's the real Kris Kringle. Her mother insists that it can't be true--that Kris is only a nice old man who isn't all too sane. But soon things start happening that may make both of them change their minds... and have faith in magic once again. [More]

Starring: Richard Attenborough, Mara Wilson, Elizabeth Perkins, Dylan McDermott

Starring: Richard Attenborough, Mara Wilson, Elizabeth Perkins, Dylan McDermott, J.T. Walsh, James Remar, Robert Prosky

Director: Les Mayfield

Director: Les Mayfield
Story: Valentine Davies
Screenwriter: George Seaton, John Hughes
Composer: Bruce Broughton
Producer: John Hughes

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Derek Adams

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Almar Haflidason

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BBC

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Entertainment Weekly

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Cole Smithey

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comment Comment | Mar., 08 2008 03:36 PM

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

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Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Nov., 25 2006 05:22 AM

Combustible Celluloid

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Chuck O'Leary

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comment Comment | Oct., 09 2005 04:55 PM

Fantastica Daily

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2/5

Emanuel Levy

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comment Comment | Jun., 27 2005 05:12 AM

EmanuelLevy.Com

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Steve Crum

If this doesn't get you into the holiday spirit, may all of your presents be fruitcakes. (published 12-2-94)

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jan., 04 2005 07:14 PM

Kansas City Kansan

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2/5

Frank Swietek

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comment Comment | Mar., 18 2004 08:08 AM

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5/5

Mark Robison

The best version.

comment Comment | Jan., 05 2004 06:58 PM

Reno Gazette-Journal

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Ryan Cracknell

While [this] version of the Christmas spirit on trial as written by John Hughes isn't awful, it's also more disappointing than Seaton's take nearly half a century earlier.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Dec., 12 2003 10:25 PM

Movie Views

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2/5

Ken Hanke

Was this absolutely necessary?

comment Comment | Jul., 21 2003 07:05 PM

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

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Caryn James

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Shellie Iliff

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Palo Alto Weekly

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2/5

Nell Minow

A palid remake that misses the point of the story. Stick with the original!

comment Comment | Apr., 03 2003 08:22 PM

Movie Mom at Yahoo! Movies

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2/5

Alex Sandell

Decent remake that goes on far too long.

comment Comment | Apr., 01 2003 07:28 PM

Juicy Cerebellum

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3/5

Jeffrey Westhoff

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comment Comment | Jan., 30 2003 02:04 PM

Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Pays tribute to Santa Claus, a figure who stands for the grace, mystery and wonder available during the Christmas season.

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