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Miracle on 34th Street
1994 114 min United States of America PG 12+
★6.8
Fantasy, Drama, Family
Director: Les Mayfield
🎭 Based on
«Miracle on 34th Street»
Trailers
Description
Six-year-old Susan Walker has doubts about childhood's most enduring miracle—Santa Claus. Her mother told her the secret about Santa a long time ago, but, after meeting a special department store Santa who's convinced he's the real thing, Susan is given the most precious gift of all—something to believe in.
US Gross:
$17.32M
Worldwide:
$46.26M
Starring
Richard Attenborough
Actor
Elizabeth Perkins
Actor
Dylan McDermott
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 1995
— Best Supporting Actor
Key opinion
This festive family film is celebrated for its warm holiday atmosphere and Richard Attenborough's fitting portrayal of Kris Kringle. While widely considered a heartwarming experience for all ages, critics are divided on the necessity of the remake and the validity of its central message regarding belief.
| Emotion | The film evokes a warm, festive atmosphere filled with holiday joy and sincere emotion | |
| Accessibility | It is a highly accessible family-friendly movie suitable for both children and adults | |
| Acting | Richard Attenborough delivers a fitting and memorable performance in the lead role | |
| Adaptation | Opinions on the remake are divided between those who find it an improvement and those who believe it lacks the charm of the original | |
| Theme | The film's defense of belief is polarizing, with some finding it touching and others viewing it as an endorsement of blind faith |