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Frosty the Snowman

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73% Tomatometer 15 Reviews 73% Popcornmeter 25,000+ Ratings
A discarded magic top hat brings to life the snowman that a group of children made, until a magician, professor Hinkle, wants it back, and the temperature starts to rise. Frosty will melt or no longer be a jolly soul, if the kids cannot get him away from Hinkle and warm weather, so he hops a train to the North Pole with young Karen.
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Critics Consensus

Frosty the Snowman is a jolly, happy sing-along that will delight children with its crisp animation and affable title character, who makes an indelible impression with his corncob pipe, button nose, and eyes made out of coal.

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Joe Dziemianowicz New York Daily News Nov 30, 2018
The animation is folksy and cute, like an old-timey holiday card, and the raspy voice of Jimmy Durante...as the narrator is like home sweet home. Go to Full Review Lynne Heffley Los Angeles Times Nov 30, 2018
The 1969 original, which, though hardly an animation classic, had a genuine, simple sweetness stemming from its inspiration. Go to Full Review Chris O'Falt IndieWire Nov 30, 2018
From the raspy sound of Jimmy Durante's narration to the pastel animation of the town, watching this movie...is like the warmth of listening to an old record. Go to Full Review Rachel Wagner rachelsreviews.net Apr 18, 2019
4/10
It's just so odd and I kind of wish it wasn't so gloomy and morose. Go to Full Review Matthew Jackson Syfy Wire Dec 4, 2018
'Frosty' is surprisingly emotional because of the level of love Frosty himself shows for the kids who made him. Go to Full Review Ryan Voyles Paste Magazine Nov 30, 2018
It's a tight narrative that avoids unnecessary detours or mediocre songs, and Professor Hinkle is the perfect foil for the children and the kind, absent-minded Frosty. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Marshall C @robotjonez Jun 20, 2026 Frostys a cutie pie. Fuck the magician. See more Ed R @JustcallmeER Dec 23, 2025 Frosty the Snowman is a jolly, happy sing-along that will delight children with its crisp animation and affable title character, who makes an indelible impression with his corncob pipe, button nose, and eyes made out of coal. See more Horror fan 4 @Horrorfan4life Dec 19, 2025 A animated classic that I've watched since I was 4. Tim Treakle See more Leta S @JediMama Dec 9, 2025 This is all love and magic. A must see every year. See more Vincent W @Gojirilla5419 Nov 5, 2025 Idk why it has a late 70+, it deserves 100% See more Yakking With F @YakkingWithFriends Dec 21, 2024 i watched it at school i loved it its my fav christmas short of all time i loved frosty the snowman my mom watched this short when she was little i had a dvd copy of this short when i was little See more Read all reviews
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Jules Bass

Director

Arthur Rankin Jr.

Director

Jimmy Durante

Narrator

Billy De Wolfe

Professor Hinkle

Jackie Vernon

Frosty the Snowman

Paul Frees

Santa Claus, Traffic Cop, Additional Voices

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Movie Info

Synopsis A discarded magic top hat brings to life the snowman that a group of children made, until a magician, professor Hinkle, wants it back, and the temperature starts to rise. Frosty will melt or no longer be a jolly soul, if the kids cannot get him away from Hinkle and warm weather, so he hops a train to the North Pole with young Karen.
Director
Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
Screenwriter
Romeo Muller
Production Co
Rankin/Bass Productions
Genre
Fantasy, Animation, Holiday, Kids & Family
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 1, 2016
Runtime
22m
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