Frosty the Snowman

1969 "Special Christmas magic!"
7.3| 0h25m| G| en| More Info
Released: 07 December 1969 Released
Producted By: Rankin/Bass Productions
Country: United States of America
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A discarded silk top-hat becomes the focus of a struggle between a washed-up stage magician and a group of schoolchildren, after it magically brings a snowman to life. Realizing that newly-living Frosty will melt in spring unless he takes refuge in a colder climate, Frosty and Karen, a young girl who he befriends, stow away on a freight train headed for the north pole. Little do they know that the magician is following them, and he wants his hat back!

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Scanialara You won't be disappointed!
WasAnnon Slow pace in the most part of the movie.
UnowPriceless hyped garbage
MoPoshy Absolutely brilliant
zsofikam Who among us hasn't grown up hearing Frosty wake up saying "happy birthday"? I know that I certainly have and for me Christmas isn't Christmas without it. This is notable for being the only (as far as I know) Rankin-Bass holiday special to not be in stop-motion, instead it looks like a Christmas card come to life. The effect is very nice, especially when combined with everything else. The main song is very catchy and the storyline is fairly easy for younger kids to follow at only 22 minutes long. Jimmy Durante's narration is excellent as well, especially in terms of his performance of the song. In addition to its charming simplicity, it also happens to be very touching at times. I can't help but well up when Frosty melts. But with a little Christmas snow, Frosty is resurrected and Santa makes Professor Hinkle write that he is sorry a hundred zillion times. In addition to the touching moments, there are also some funny parts such as the traffic cop's reaction to seeing Frosty and when the children are thinking of a name for Frosty and one kid suggests Oatmeal. Here's a sweet loving story (as all Christmas tales should be) that reinforces a child's life of Christmas and the wonder of the first snowfall. I only wish that it could be a little bit longer.
Rainey Dawn I have very fond memories of watching this as a kid - I just recently re-watched it all these years later and yes it's still cute to me. This is a wonderful Christmas classic for entire family especially for the kids.You can't take a story or film like this seriously - it's all in good clean fun. It's a film you simply just kick back to enjoy if an adult while recapturing the past and entertaining your inner child. When you are a little kid the film is magical, something to get excited about.This movie is not a claymation but it is a great animation. The film still holds a special place in my heart.10/10
gavin6942 A living snowman (Jackie Vernon) and a little girl (June Foray) struggle to elude a greedy magician who is after the snowman's magic hat.What does it say about a short Christmas cartoon made over forty years ago that it still gets watched regularly by children today? I mean, kids who saw it in 1969 may now be watching it with their grandkids. That is a pretty powerful cartoon, if you ask me.Not that there is anything amazing about the story, the animation or much else... but just the way this has become so iconic. The song was a hit in 1950, but I suspect that this special is what really made it a timeless Christmas song.(Worth noting: character designs were created by Paul Coker, who is perhaps better known as an artist for Mad Magazine!)
SeptumSin It's Christmas time and the kids are trying to get ready for their Christmas break when they notice that their snowman has come to life. With joy in their hearts they have to make sure that "Frosty" manages to get to a colder climate before he becomes nothing more than a puddle of water.This is a true classic film utilizing the stars of the day. This is truly a film that can inspire children. Frosty the snowman is fairly simple and the voice acting is for par not really bad or really good. If there was a Christmas cartoon to show your kids this time of year this is probably my second favorite.