It Came Upon the Midnight Clear (1984)

the audience applauded

Expected more

The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

Unshakable, witty and deeply felt, the film will be paying emotional dividends for a long, long time.

It Came Upon The Midnight Clear is a wonderful television flick for the Christmas holiday that has vanished from television screens. In the 1980s this movie was on around Christmas but those days have ceased. Why? Nobody knows. This film is special for Mickey Rooney's performance. His relationship with his grandson, Scott Grimes, makes the movie flow. The most powerful part of the movie is Rooney's meeting with the priest from his youth, Lloyd Nolan. The singing of the church choir as Rooney gives his final confession before he must return to Heaven is powerful. The quest Rooney undertakes, to find the missing angel and to restore the Christmas spirit to New York makes this film one to see and only one can hope it will return to television screens in the years to come. The ending of the film is a bit of let down but the acting by Rooney makes you believe in the presence of Christmas angels. Mickey Rooney by far steals the show and It Came Upon The Midnight Clear is a Mickey Rooney and Christmas classic.

i have seen this movie twice,i have tried to buy this movie on video. but sadly it didn't come out on video in Australia. so i bought a used copy through amazon.com but after 6 months of trying to covert the video to pal version it was found the video tape was of poor quality. if anyone out there has a copy of this movie please let me know as i'd really love a copy to watch over and over again. it shows the true meaning of Christmas. my e-mail address is [email protected] i'm really hoping some one can help me to find this movie as it was one in a million. mickey rooney is a excellent actor and makes the movie so heart warming for all the family to watch.

We have had the movie on VHS for years, but would really like it on DVD! I see from other comments I am not the only person who is interested in this. Is there a place we can contact to request that this movie be made into DVD before VCRs have disappeared into oblivion?? Great, great movie and a real shock it is not more widely played on TV or available for sale on DVD. I don't know if anybody else noticed, but when I saw "Elf" with Will Farrell a few years back, I thought the last scene, with the singing, was VERY reminiscent of the last scene in It Came Upon the Midnight Clear--perhaps this movie inspired that scene in Elf??

I enjoy watching this movie every year with my family. It is very helpful when you are not finding yourself getting into the Christmas spirit. Mickey Rooney's character will boost your Christmas spirit with a heartwarming speech near the end of the movie. That part alone is worth watching the movie.Additionally, this movie demonstrates what other Christmas movies fail to do. It focuses almost entirely on the subject of Christmas spirit. Most other Christmas movies entail Santa Claus, gift giving, Christmas lights and holiday parties. This movie makes you realize the importance of family, life, and most importantly, spreading Christmas cheer.