The Great Rupert

A gentle, cozy holiday charmer where a mischievous squirrel's antics quietly nudge two struggling families toward luck and love. Simple, sweet and easy to sink into.

Directed by

Irving Pichel

Genres

Family, Comedy

Starring

Jimmy Durante, Terry Moore, Tom Drake

Tagline

Christmas miracles do happen

Overview

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.

How it feels

Warm, whimsical, light and earnest. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Family, friendship, love, class

Content

No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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