The Great Rupert (1950)

Description: Christmas miracles do happen Shortly before Christmas, a family moves into an apartment where Rupert the squirrel lives in the attic rafters. Just as it seems that the holiday will come and go without so much as a Christmas tree, Rupert acts as the family's guardian angel - not only saving Christmas, but changing their lives forever.
Director: Irving Pichel
Producer: irving pichel
Content Rating:
User Reviews: Mixed to Positive (base on 300 reviews)
Published Date: 2026-04-01 16:08:03
Genre: Family Comedy
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Jimmy Durante
Terry Moore
Tom Drake
Frank Orth
Sara Haden

User Reviews

mario caiano
An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.
willard huyck
Excellent performances all around.
charles martin
A refreshing take on familiar themes.
edward finney
Visually stunning and emotionally gripping. Highly recommended!
w lee wilder
A memorable soundtrack that fit perfectly.
laszlo benedek
A refreshing take on familiar themes.
leopold lindtberg
An unsatisfying conclusion that left many questions unanswered.
freddie francis
Poor editing made the scenes feel disconnected.
frank r strayer
Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.
rudolph mate
A tedious experience that felt way too long.
richard ashe
A clichéd plot that offered nothing new.
milton moses ginsberg
Poor editing made the scenes feel disconnected.
law chi
Predictable storyline with no real surprises.
norman z mcleod
The world-building felt shallow and unconvincing.
albert parker
An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.
cornel wilde
A heartwarming story that stays with you long after the credits roll.
lina wertmuller
The dialogue felt natural and well-written.
jack arnold
Emotional moments didn't land the way they were meant to.
marc b ray
Great chemistry between the leads.
lynn shores
Dialogue felt forced and unnatural.

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