Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie
Synopsis
Young Rudolph suffers a childhood accident that sees his nose turn from the publicly accepted norm of black to a glowing red colour. His parents worry about him getting teased, and indeed he does in the end. When he is beaten in the reindeer games by his rival for a doe he fancies, Rudolph runs away and moves into a cave with Slyly the Fox. However can he overcome his fear and reach his true potential?
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie - 1998 Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-12-16
Top Cast
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Young Rudolph (voice)
Kathleen Barr
Older Rudolph / Twinkle (voice)
John Goodman
Santa Claus (voice)
Whoopi Goldberg
Stormella (voice)
Debbie Reynolds
Mrs. Claus / Mitzi / Mrs. Prancer (voice)
Bob Newhart
Leonard (voice)
Eric Idle
Slyly (voice)
Richard Simmons
Boone (voice)
Alec Willows
Doggle / Prancer (voice)
Lee Tockar
Ridley / Milo / Vixen (voice)
Garry Chalk
Blitzen (voice)
Christopher Gray
Arrow / Donner (voice)
Vanessa Morley
Young Zoey (voice)
Myriam Sirois
Older Zoey / Glitter / Schoolroom Doe #1 (voice)
Elizabeth Carol Savenkoff
Zoey's Mother / Aurora / Elf Crowd Member #3 (voice)
Cathy Weseluck
Sparkle / Elf Crowd Member #1 (voice)
Paul Dobson
Elf Referee at Games / Dasher (voice)
Colin Murdock
Comet (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 16, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 8, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$113K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.01x
-$9.9M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William R. Kowalchuk Jr.
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert L. May, Michael Aschner
- Original Score
- Al Kasha, Michael Lloyd
- Original Title
- Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $113K
- Production Studios
- GoodTimes Entertainment, Golden Books Family Entertainment, Tundra Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William R. Kowalchuk Jr.
Robert L. May, Michael Aschner
Al Kasha, Michael Lloyd
Tom Hok
Eric Ellenbogen, Andrew Greenberg, William R. Kowalchuk Jr., Seth Willenson
Department Leadership Roster
Robert L. May
Writer
Michael Aschner
Writer
William R. Kowalchuk Jr.
Director
William R. Kowalchuk Jr.
Producer
Al Kasha
Original Music Composer
Michael Lloyd
Original Music Composer
Tom Hok
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie about?
Young Rudolph suffers a childhood accident that sees his nose turn from the publicly accepted norm of black to a glowing red colour. His parents worry about him getting teased, and indeed he does in the end. When he is beaten in the reindeer games by his rival for a doe he fancies, Rudolph runs away and moves into a cave with Slyly the Fox. However can he overcome his fear and reach his true potential?
Who directed Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie?
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie was directed by William R. Kowalchuk Jr..
Who stars in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie?
The principal cast of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie includes Eric Pospisil, Kathleen Barr, John Goodman, Whoopi Goldberg, Debbie Reynolds.
When was Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie released and how long is it?
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
What was the box office and production budget of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie?
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $113K at the worldwide box office (0.01 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie was composed by Al Kasha, Michael Lloyd.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie?
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).