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How to Watch ‘Rudolph’ & ‘Frosty the Snowman’ This December

How to Watch ‘Rudolph’ & ‘Frosty the Snowman’ This December

The surefire way to know the Christmas season is upon us are the annual TV premieres of two of our favorite holiday classics: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Frosty the Snowman. Find out how to watch them both this December right here.

Give yourself the gift of DIRECTV this year.


Where Can I Watch ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’?

Now that it’s that time of year again, you may be asking how can I watch Rudolph the Red Nosed-Reindeer with my family this December? We’ve got the information you need to do just that! In 2024, you can watch on NBC and Freeform.

You can watch Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer on NBC on Friday, Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. ET and Thursday, Dec. 12 at 8 p.m. ET.

Hermey & Rudolph Stop Motion Characters

If you miss that broadcast window, have no fear! Those with live TV can also catch Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer live on Freeform on the following dates:

  • Saturday, Dec. 7 at 9:10 p.m. ET
  • Sunday, Dec. 8 at 6:10 p.m. ET
  • Monday, Dec. 16 at 9:20 p.m. ET
  • Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 7:55 p.m. ET
  • Saturday, Dec. 21 at 6:15 p.m. ET
  • Sunday, Dec. 22 at 3 p.m. ET
  • Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 8 p.m. ET
  • Wednesday, Dec. 25 at 11 a.m. ET

You can watch the fan-favorite live on Freeform with DIRECTV on channel 311.


How to Watch ‘Frosty the Snowman’

As for Frosty the Snowman, we’ve got the information you need to watch that live, too. Like Rudolph, Frosty the Snowman is also being broadcast on NBC as well as Freeform. 

You can watch Frosty the Snowman live on NBC at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Dec. 11.

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If you miss that, catch it live on Freeform on the following dates: 

  • Saturday, Dec. 7 at 8:35 p.m. ET
  • Sunday, Dec. 8 at 5:35 p.m. ET
  • Monday, Dec. 16 at 8:45 p.m. ET
  • Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 7:20 p.m. ET
  • Saturday, Dec. 21 at 5:40 p.m. ET
  • Sunday, Dec. 22 at 2:25 p.m. ET
  • Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Wednesday, Dec. 25 at 10:30 a.m. ET

And with your DIRECTV DVR, you can record it once and watch it whenever you want. What a treat!


Can I Stream Rudolph & Frosty Online?

Watching these holiday classics on streaming services has typically been difficult due to the broadcast rights of the movies. That being said, Frosty the Snowman is available to stream on Disney+. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, on the other hand, is still not accessible by streaming platform.

But there are a few additional platforms in which fans can purchase Rudolph and Frosty digitally, which are laid out below:


CHRISTMAS MOVIES LIKE ‘RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER’ ON DIRECTV

There are countless other holiday classics perfect for family bonding to watch this December, and DIRECTV is bringing them right to your home. Check out the list below for some other popular holiday specials to watch:

‘HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS!’

This classic tells the story of the lonely and heartless title character, the Grinch, who makes it his mission to ruin Christmas for all of the people of Whoville.

‘SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN’

Get all your questions about Santa answered by the local mailman in this 60-minute stop-motion animated film.

‘THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS’

What would happen if Santa decided not to finish his job one year? Luckily, this animated picture shows us, so we don’t have to find out for ourselves!

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I watch 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' this holiday season?

The holiday classic, 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' will air on Freeform (channel 311) throughout the month of December, as well as NBC on December 12th.

How can I watch 'Frosty the Snowman' this holiday season?

You can catch the 1969 'Frosty the Snowman' on Freeform (channel 311) throughout the month of December, as well as on NBC on 12/11.

What other Christmas movies are similar to the 1964 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' and 'Frosty the Snowman'?

Other classic Christmas movies to watch this holiday season include 'The Year Without a Santa Claus,' 'Santa Claus is Comin' to Town,' and 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas.'

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