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The Simpsons Christmas Special (1989): Cast

The Simpsons Christmas Special (1989) movie poster

The Simpsons Christmas Special is a 1989 short animated film directed by David Silverman, starring Nancy Cartwright as Bart Simpson, Ralph Wiggum (voice), Dan Castellaneta and Pamela Hayden. It runs 30 minutes.

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The Simpsons Christmas Special (1989) movie poster
Runtime
30 min
Director
David Silverman
Genre
Animation
Original language
English
Studio
Gracie Films
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Simpsons Christmas Special About?

The premise of The Simpsons Christmas Special without spoilers.

Bart claims TV taught him miracles happen to poor kids at Christmas, mentioning Tiny Tim and the Smurfs, and expects one for the Simpsons. Broke, they consider canceling the holiday. Homer takes a part‑time Santa job, Bart gets a tattoo, and even Grandpa and Marge’s sisters join in, eventually learning the true meaning of Christmas.

The Simpsons Christmas Special Themes & Keywords

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  • christmas
  • christmas episode
  • tv show theme song
  • cameo
  • lazy man
  • american cult tv
  • lazy employee
  • dark satire
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  • six word title
  • yellow
  • actor voicing multiple characters
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  • actress voices multiple characters
  • family with three children
  • pilot episode
  • reference to santa claus
  • irreverence
  • north america
  • northern hemisphere
  • adult animation
  • the simpsons
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  • springfield united states
  • fictional springfield
  • 742 evergreen terrace
  • sitcom
  • satire
  • parody
  • adult humor
  • cult tv
  • famous opening theme
  • family as protagonists
  • dysfunctional family
  • homer simpson character
  • bart simpson character
  • marge simpson character
  • maggie simpson character
  • lisa simpson character
  • wisecrack humor
  • father son relationship
  • father daughter relationship
  • mother daughter relationship
  • mother son relationship
  • brother sister relationship
  • husband wife relationship
  • family relationships
  • social satire
  • absurdism
  • absurd comedy
  • three children
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Cast & crew

The Simpsons Christmas Special Cast & Characters

Nancy Cartwright leads the cast as Bart Simpson, Ralph Wiggum (voice), with Dan Castellaneta as Homer Simpson, Barney Gumble, Grampa Simpson (voice) and Pamela Hayden as Santa Claus Girl / Rod Flanders, Milhouse Van Houten (voice). Directed by David Silverman; 9 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Simpsons Christmas Special

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From the director

More from David Silverman

More films directed by David Silverman, best-rated first: Monsters, Inc., The Simpsons Movie, The Road to El Dorado and The Most Wonderful Time of the Year.

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The Simpsons Christmas Special Also Known As

Also known as “Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire”.

Also known as
  • Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire

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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Simpsons: O C’mon All Ye Faithful, The Simpsons Meet the Bocellis in “Feliz Navidad” and The Smurfs Christmas Special.

FAQ

The Simpsons Christmas Special FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Simpsons Christmas Special, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Simpsons Christmas Special?

The Simpsons Christmas Special runs 30 minutes.

Who directed The Simpsons Christmas Special?

The Simpsons Christmas Special was directed by David Silverman.

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Who is in the cast of The Simpsons Christmas Special?

The Simpsons Christmas Special stars Nancy Cartwright as Bart Simpson, Ralph Wiggum (voice), Dan Castellaneta as Homer Simpson, Barney Gumble, Grampa Simpson (voice) and Pamela Hayden as Santa Claus Girl / Rod Flanders, Milhouse Van Houten (voice), among 9 credited actors.

Does The Simpsons Christmas Special have a post-credit scene?

No. The Simpsons Christmas Special has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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