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
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... [More]
Starring: Maureen O'Hara, Edmund Gwenn, John Payne, Gene Lockhart
Director: George Seaton
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Reviews for Miracle on 34th Street
A touch labored but lovable.
12/04/06
Formulaic, but charming.
08/11/05
A clever and deeply original story, that remains true and confident in direction, while delivering considerable charm all the while.
06/13/01
No review available.
08/01/02
[Let us] heartily proclaim that it is the freshest little picture in a long time, and maybe even the best comedy of this year.
05/20/03
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.
03/16/04
No review available.
02/13/04
You want the spirit of Christmas? It's all right here.
11/25/06
No review available.
10/16/02
No review available.
04/15/05
It's a highly professional piece of Hollywood sentimentalism.
11/27/07
Top CriticQuite plainly, it’s the Christmas spirit put on film.
01/01/00
A charmer.
12/25/03
As good as holiday movies get.
03/12/03
No review available.
06/12/05
The only really good [Santa Claus movie] is this gentle, yet modern tale.
11/17/06
The genuine classic article!
11/05/03
The only Christmas movie.
04/21/03
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