“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” holds a special place in the hearts of many during the holiday season, often becoming a cherished tradition alongside decorating the Christmas tree and leaving out treats for Santa Claus.
The beloved stop-motion family film, based on the famous Christmas song, narrates the story of Rudolph, Santa’s exceptional little helper. It emphasizes how Rudolph’s unique facial difference, which initially caused him to be isolated, eventually becomes the key to saving Christmas for children worldwide.
Originally produced with a modest budget in 1964, the TV special has evolved into one of the most adored Christmas movies. Since its debut on NBC nearly sixty years ago, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” was later acquired by CBS in 1972 and has since become a perennial feature in the network’s holiday lineup. However, compared to many modern films, “Rudolph” has maintained its significance primarily on network television and has limited availability elsewhere.
For those looking to watch “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” the film isn’t currently available for free streaming on any platform. However, various streaming services like Apple TV, Amazon Prime, YouTube, Vudu, Google Play, Microsoft Play, and Redbox offer the movie for purchase or rent via in-app purchases.
While the film isn’t presently on Peacock or CBS app, both platforms have ties to the original production network of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” Freeform’s “25 Days of Christmas” schedule indicates that the movie will air multiple times on live television in the coming month, predominantly on the CBS network. As per the schedule provided, the film is set to air on specific dates in December.
Sunday, December 3rd
Monday, December 4th
Wednesday, December 20th
Thursday, December 21st
Sunday, December 24th
Monday, December 25th
However, live television schedules are subject to change due to unforeseen events like breaking news or sports programming. It’s advisable to check closer to the scheduled time to ensure that the film will still be aired as planned.
