Apple TVThe Year Without a Santa Claus (1974)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.0
Overview
Feeling forgotten by the children of the world, old St. Nick decides to skip his gift-giving journey and take a vacation. Mrs. Claus and two spunky little elves, Jingle and Jangle, set out to see to where all the season's cheer has disappeared. Aided by a magical snowfall, they reawaken the spirit of Christmas in children's hearts and put Santa back in action.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Feeling forgotten by the children of the world, old St. Nick decides to skip his gift-giving journey and take a vacation. Mrs. Claus and two spunky little elves, Jingle and Jangle, set out to see to where all the season's cheer has disappeared. Aided by a magical snowfall, they reawaken the spirit of Christmas in children's hearts and put Santa back in action.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film focuses on the apolitical themes of the spirit of Christmas, the importance of belief, and the value of tradition, without promoting any specific political ideology or critiquing societal structures from a partisan perspective.
This animated classic features traditional casting with no explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. The narrative centers on traditional figures and values, presenting them in a neutral to positive light without critiquing traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film celebrates the cultural traditions and 'spirit' of Christmas, emphasizing themes of generosity, joy, and belief. These aspects, deeply rooted in the Christian holiday, are presented as inherently good and vital for the world.
This animated Christmas special does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story centers on traditional holiday figures and their efforts to save Christmas, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This film is the primary source for most of its characters, and those based on existing figures (Santa, Mrs. Claus) maintain their traditional genders. No established character's gender was altered for this production.
This animated film introduces its own original character designs and interpretations. There are no instances where a character, previously established as one race in source material or prior adaptations, is portrayed as a different race in this production.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.7
7.2
Critic Ratings
9.0
N/A
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