Arthur Christmas
2011 · Movie · PG · 97 min · ★ 6.8 · 81% critics
In this festive animated adventure, the Claus family runs Christmas with a huge high-tech operation, but one gift is left behind. The youngest son, who cares deeply about every child, sets out on an unauthorized mission with his grandfather to make sure no one is forgotten before morning.
Also known as Mission Noel
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Details
- Years
- 2011
- Release date
- 2011-11-10
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 97 min
- Critic score
- 81/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.8/10 (1,637 votes)
- Box office
- $147,421,719
- Budget
- $100,000,000
About
You may like this if you enjoy inventive Christmas stories with humor, heart, and a modern spin on Santa; Not for you if you prefer quiet, traditional holiday tales over fast-paced family adventures like Elf or Klaus.
Pros: charming holiday tone; funny family adventure; lively voice cast | Cons: plot feels light; some scenes move fast; warmth can feel thin
Themes
- sleigh
- elves
- holiday
- assistant
- santa claus
- wish
- reindeer
- family
- north pole
- high tech
- clumsiness
- duringcreditsstinger
- +6 more
Awards & recognition
- BAFTA's Children & Young People Award - Feature Film · 2012 · nominated
- Annie Award — Best Animated Feature · 2011 · nominated
- Critics' Choice Movie Award — Best Animated Feature · 2011 · nominated
Cast & crew
James McAvoy
as Arthur (voice)
Hugh Laurie
as Steve (voice)
Bill Nighy
as Grandsanta (voice)
Jim Broadbent
as Santa (voice)
Imelda Staunton
as Mrs Santa (voice)
Ashley Jensen
as Bryony (voice)
Marc Wootton
as Peter (voice)
Laura Linney
as North Pole Computer (voice)
Eva Longoria
as Chief De Silva (voice)
Ramona Marquez
as Gwen (voice)
Directed by Sarah Smith