Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)

Movie Summary

Rudolph, whose red nose makes him a North Pole outcast, heads out on an odyssey that leads him to a showdown with the Abominable snowman. When Rudolph returns to the North Pole, amid a ferocious storm sure to cancel Santa’s trip, the reindeer-with-your-nose-so-bright’s destiny becomes apparent.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was originally released on NBC December 6, 1964. CBS acquired the rights in 1972 and in 2019, Freeform (formerly ABC Family) began airing the made for tv special as part of its 25 Days of Christmas holiday programming block.

Where can I watch Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer online?

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is available to stream from the following providers:

Stream on Amazon

Is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer available to buy on DVD?

Yes


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When will Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer air on TV in 2024?

Not airing this week

This movie normally airs throughout the holiday season on Freeform. For a complete schedule of dates and times, view the 25 Days of Christmas schedule.

Year Released

1964

Cast Includes

Billie Mae Richards (Rudolph), Burl Ives (Sam the Snowman), Paul Soles (Hermey), Larry D. Mann (Yukon Cornelius), Alfie Scopp (Charlie-in-the-Box), Stan Francis (King Moonracer), Janis Orenstein (Clarice), Peg Dixon (Mrs. Claus)

Rate Movie:

4.7/5 - (63 votes)

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Movie Trailer

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19 thoughts on “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)

  • November 6, 2014 at 5:01 PM
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    Why are you only playing Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer once this year?

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    • December 5, 2014 at 4:39 PM
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      Rudolph will air on the 9th and 13th this year 🙂

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  • December 8, 2013 at 8:16 AM
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    It doesn’t show up on the channel line up for December 14.Running a search, it only shows up one time, in November 🙁

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    • December 8, 2013 at 8:18 AM
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      Oh wait..just noticed previous post said CbS December 14!

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  • December 6, 2013 at 8:58 PM
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    It will be on again DECEMBER 14TH @ 8 on CBS.

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  • December 6, 2013 at 4:33 PM
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    What dumbasses. This should be on during December.

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  • December 5, 2013 at 1:55 AM
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    Agree- it is the one show I so look forward to seeing- holiday does not seem complete without viewing it in the beginning of dec- please show it again!

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  • December 4, 2013 at 3:47 PM
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    Totally agree. Would love to see Rudolph during one of the 25 days before Christmas. Great songs on that movie.
    Fred

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  • December 2, 2013 at 5:15 PM
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    Why the heck is one of the best christmas movies of all time on before Thanksgiving??? Come on really, I start setting my dvr ON dEC 1 not November!!! Please play it again!!!

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  • December 1, 2013 at 9:10 PM
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    What!? I missed it too. It has never been on before Thanksgiving before. It is usually the week after. This is not fair! Please show it again.

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  • November 28, 2013 at 11:28 AM
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    Rudolph is only on ONE day before thanksgiving!!!!! I missed it so now I have to wait till next year? It’s a classic, it should be on more than once. VERY disappointed…

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    • December 1, 2013 at 10:12 PM
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      I Agree! I recorded it and my kids deleted it on accident! So much for my favorite Christmas movie of all time this year!! Completely bummed 🙁

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