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Santa and the Three Bears

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In this animated movie, two bear cubs that are being raised by their mother discover the story of Santa Claus when they hear it from a park ranger. The curious little bears become determined to meet Santa, a goal that doesn't fit in very well with their mom's winter hibernation plans. As the three bears try to settle down for their cold-weather slumber, the restlessness of the cubs makes sleep impossible, and they remain determined to see jolly old Saint Nicholas.

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Brian Costello Common Sense Media 11/29/2012
3/5
Timeless, sweet holiday short movie shows its age. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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12/20/2020 This children's animated Xmas film is pretty slow and terrible, at least from the modern perspective. See more 12/05/2014 This was the edited TV version, which is the preferred, when it comes to this story. See more 12/17/2013 Two cubs miss hibernation to meet Santa Claus. Innocent children's seasonal fun with some seventies animation vintage appeal. See more 12/31/2010 I could do without this, wouldn't watch it again. Maybe for a young child, but doesn't do it for me! See more 11/30/2009 I wouldn't go so far as to call this one of the all[time classics since no one mentions this in the same breath as 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' or 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'. I will say that it is decent to watch, even if its pretty dated. See more 11/14/2009 Underated 1970 classic holiday special. As a kid my little sister and I looked forward to watching this every year. It rates a 10+ on the corn and schmaltz scale, but it does bring back a lot of memories. See more Read all reviews
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Tony Benedict

Director

Barry Mahon

Director

Hal Smith

Uncle Hal

Jean Vander Pyl

Nana

Annette Ferra

Nikomi

Bobby Riha

Chinook
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Synopsis In this animated movie, two bear cubs that are being raised by their mother discover the story of Santa Claus when they hear it from a park ranger. The curious little bears become determined to meet Santa, a goal that doesn't fit in very well with their mom's winter hibernation plans. As the three bears try to settle down for their cold-weather slumber, the restlessness of the cubs makes sleep impossible, and they remain determined to see jolly old Saint Nicholas.
Director
Tony Benedict, Barry Mahon
Screenwriter
Tony Benedict
Production Co
Tony Benedict Productions, Ellman Enterprises, Pirate's World, Key Industries Ltd.
Rating
G
Genre
Kids & Family, Holiday, Fantasy, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 7, 1970, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 30, 2016
Runtime
50m