A Boy Called Christmas
The director of Oscar-nominated family film Monster House helms this re-imagined origin story of Father Christmas. Stars Maggie Smith (Downton Abbey), Jim Broadbent (Paddington), Sally Hawkins (The Shape of Water), Kristen Wiig (Bridesmaids), newcomer Henry Lawfull, and Stephen Merchant (Jojo Rabbit) as the voice of pet mouse Miika.
2021Rating: PG104 minsUK
AdventureKids & FamilyFantasy
- Director:
- Gil Kenan ('Monster House', 'City of Ember', 'Poltergeist')
- Writer:
- Ol ParkerGil KenanMatt Haig
- Cast:
- Henry LawfullStephen MerchantMaggie SmithSally HawkinsMichiel HuismanKristen WiigJim BroadbentToby Jones
A Boy Called Christmas | Reviews
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RogerEbert.com
A resplendent Santa Claus origin story with a star-filled cast, sumptuous visuals, and some melancholy details to keep it from being too sugary.
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The New York Times
Pulsing through this winning adventure tale is... the immersive power of storytelling.
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The Guardian
Big-hearted and entertaining, but possibly lacking a little fun or oomph. A lovely warming film, though.
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A Boy Called Christmas | Release Details
A Boy Called Christmas is available to stream in Australia now on Google Play and Apple TV and Prime Video Store.