Miracle on 34th Street

Miracle on 34th Street

If you really believe, anything can happen.

Directed by Les Mayfield

Produced by 20th Century Fox, Hughes Entertainment

1994114 min6.8 / 10

A heartwarming holiday fantasy about restoring childhood wonder and belief, centered on the redemptive power of faith and human connection.

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.

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  • Is Miracle on 34th Street easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 99% of films.

  • Does Miracle on 34th Street end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 99% of films.

  • Is Miracle on 34th Street scary? No. Less frightening than 98% of films.

  • Is Miracle on 34th Street violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Miracle on 34th Street sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

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58/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity66

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise50

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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