The Flight Before Christmas
2008 · Movie · 80 min · ★ 5.8
A young reindeer dreams of flying like his father, but he’s never met him. After being teased and challenged by a wolf pack, he sneaks out for flying lessons with a helpful flying squirrel and sets off to find answers in the world of Santa’s flying forces.
Also known as Niko and the Way to the Stars
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Details
- Original title
- Niko: Lentäjän poika
- Years
- 2008
- Release date
- 2008-09-22
- Language
- FI
- Runtime
- 80 min
- TMDB rating
- 5.8/10 (156 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this animated Christmas adventure if you like heartfelt dreams and imaginative snowy scenes, but Not for you if you want a more traditional, purely wholesome Christmas story like A Christmas Carol or Thunder and the House of Magic.
Pros: lively Christmas adventure; imaginative backgrounds; engaging for kids | Cons: awkward dubbing/translation; blocky animation at times; rough family themes
Themes
- holiday
- christmas
Awards & recognition
- European Film Award — Best Animated Feature Film · 2009 · nominated
Cast & crew
- OJ
Olli Jantunen
as Niko (voice)
Hannu-Pekka Björkman
as Julius (voice)
- VH
Vuokko Hovatta
as Wilma (voice)
Vesa Vierikko
as Musta Susi (voice)
Jussi Lampi
as Räyskä (voice)
- RK
Risto Kaskilahti
as Rimppa / Uljas (voice)
Minttu Mustakallio
as Essie (voice)
Juha Veijonen
as Raavas (voice)
- PV
Puntti Valtonen
as Hirvas (voice)
Elina Knihtilä
as Oona (voice)
Directed by Kari Juusonen, Michael Hegner