Miracle on 34th Street

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Miracle on 34th Street

PG

1994

1h 54m

Kids & Family

Holiday

Fantasy

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Six-year-old Susan Walker (Mara Wilson) is skeptical of the Christmas myth surrounding Santa Claus, a trait she perhaps learned from her mother, Dorey (Elizabeth Perkins). When tasked with hiring the Santa who will pose with kids at Macy's, Dorey enlists a man with the curious name of Kris Kringle (Richard Attenborough) who claims to be Santa himself. His assertions are met with scoffs and threats of institutionalization, but a young lawyer, along with Susan and Dorey, comes to his defense.

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Kenneth Turan

Los Angeles Times

Oct 24, 2018

When [it] remembers that it's supposed to be a sweet piece of hokum, when it has the wit to leave Attenborough and Wilson on the screen together and forget about its rash of putative improvements, it does offer well-scrubbed family fare.

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Angie Errigo

Empire Magazine

Oct 23, 2018

4/5

Richard Attenborough positively sparkles in the role of the mysterious Kriss Kringle, giving a restrained and genuinely sweet performance.

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Geoff Brown

The Times (UK)

Dec 31, 2017

The sanitised setting may generate a Yuletide glow, but it gives a hollow, even cynical ring to the film's championship of faith, hope and charity, sweetness and light.

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Brett White

Decider

Dec 10, 2019

The well-rounded characters, scene-stealing performances, lovely lighting, and lush costumes combine to place the 1994 Miracle on 34th Street in the top tier of must-watch Christmas movies.

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Tom Hutchinson

Radio Times

Oct 23, 2018

3/5

Although the film as a whole is a much more glamorous affair, and Wilson and Elizabeth Perkins as her mother are undoubtedly charming, it does lack some of the magic of the original.

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Screen It! staff

Screen It!

Oct 23, 2018

6.5/10

While some will scoff at the idea of a remake of the original film, this is a fairly enjoyable version of the story.

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Farah R.

@Farah May 8, 2026

I was bored one afternoon when I came across this movie on Netflix. It’s not the best one to watch for Christmas cheer as the nonsensical story verges on ridiculous, but the 90s vibes sure are nostalgic.

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Chuck M.

@cmeiers Dec 27, 2025

A sweet movie with great acting. A worthy remake of the original.

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Chris B

@Burge Dec 25, 2025

I alternate between the two of them at Christmas. Each of them has their own special charm. I like the little bit of wit at the beginning when the kid thinks he's Santa. I love I am. Well cast well acted and a joy to watch.

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Frankie S

@Wisteria.Lea Dec 24, 2025

This movie is adorable and heart warming. It even won over my cynical teenager

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W W.

@SimpleSoup Dec 21, 2025

This movie is a warm and family-friendly Christmas film with a positive message about believing in kindness and imagination. The performances are solid, especially Richard Attenborough as Santa, who brings charm and sincerity to the role. The story is easy to follow and has a nice mix of humor and heart. However, it feels predictable and doesn’t have the same magic or originality as the classic version. Overall, it’s an enjoyable holiday movie, but not very memorable.

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thiago s

@Thiagostone Dec 21, 2025

Filme mais ou menos, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são mais ou menos, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom

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Six-year-old Susan Walker (Mara Wilson) is skeptical of the Christmas myth surrounding Santa Claus, a trait she perhaps learned from her mother, Dorey (Elizabeth Perkins). When tasked with hiring the Santa who will pose with kids at Macy's, Dorey enlists a man with the curious name of Kris Kringle (Richard Attenborough) who claims to be Santa himself. His assertions are met with scoffs and threats of institutionalization, but a young lawyer, along with Susan and Dorey, comes to his defense.

Director: Les Mayfield
Producer: John Hughes
Screenwriter: Valentine Davies, George Seaton, John Hughes
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: 20th Century Fox, Hughes Entertainment
Rating: PG (Some Mild Language)
Genre: Kids & Family, Holiday, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 18, 1994, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $17.2M
Runtime: 1h 54m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby Digital, DTS

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