The Easter Bunny Is Comin' to Town

Name: The Easter Bunny Is Comin' to Town
Director: Arthur Rankin, Jr.
Genre: Fantasy, Animation, Science Fiction, Family, Comedy
Released: 1977-01-01
Duration: 50 min
Rating: 5.5
Cast: Fred Astaire, Skip Hinnant, Bob McFadden, Ron Marshall, James Spies

1977Dir. Arthur Rankin, Jr.50m

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So, 'The Easter Bunny Is Comin' to Town' is this charming 1977 special from Arthur Rankin, Jr. It’s got that classic stop-motion animation style that you just don’t see much anymore. The story unfolds through a narrative by a mailman, which gives it a kind of cozy, storybook feel. Sunny, the baby rabbit, is really endearing and his journey to deliver Easter eggs in Kidville has a certain whimsicality. There’s a blend of humor and lightheartedness, but it doesn’t shy away from some themes about kindness and the importance of believing in something magical. The practical effects are delightful, even if a bit dated. It’s this unique blend of animation and storytelling that makes it stand out in the holiday special lineup.

Stop-motion animation styleNarrative by a mailmanWhimsical themes of kindness and belief