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A Boy Called Christmas
Directed by
Gil Kenan
PG
2021
1h 44m
Family
,
Adventure
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6.7
84%
62%
7.3
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In this origin story of Father Christmas, an ordinary boy--with a loyal pet mouse and a reindeer at his side--sets out on an extraordinary adventure to find his father, who is on a quest to discover the fabled village of Elfhelm.
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Cast of A Boy Called Christmas
Henry Lawfull
Nikolas
Michiel Huisman
Joel
Stephen Merchant
Miika (voice)
Maggie Smith
Aunt Ruth
Sally Hawkins
Mother Vodol
Jim Broadbent
King
Toby Jones
Father Topo
Kristen Wiig
Aunt Carlotta
Rune Temte
Anders
Zoe Colletti
The Truth Pixie
Indica Watson
Little Noosh
Philip Lenkowsky
Hessu
Peter Hosking
Some Elf
Abiola Ogunbiyi
Mother Harcus
Kendrick Roger Ong
Big Hunter
Rishi Kuppa
Little Kip
Joel Fry
Matt
Carol MacReady
Mother Gerri
Isabella O’Sullivan
Andrea
Eden Lawrence
Patrick
A Boy Called Christmas Ratings & Reviews
Loud and Clear Reviews
Joe Flockhart
Gil Kenan's A Boy Called Christmas is a sweet, gorgeous winter fantasy - perfect for children if somewhat lacking for adults.
But Why Tho?
Aaron Phillips
A Boy Called Christmas was a surprising hit for me, and I urge you and your families to put this film at the top of your must-watch list.
rachelsreviews.net
Rachel Wagner
If you are looking for some Christmas magic this season it's a great pick
The Young Folks
Chelsie Derman
With this year's holiday season just beginning, A Boy Called Christmas is a wonderful way to get begin the festivities.
Cambridge Day
Tom Meek
The blend of live action and fantastical sets is reminiscent of a Tim Burton fantasy with the director on his A-game.
Common Sense Media
Kat Halstead
An ideal Christmas movie to watch as a family, this festive treat really will appeal to all generations.
FilmWeek (LAist)
Christy Lemire
It's light, playful, and knowingly anachronistic without being obnoxious.
Film Intuition
Jen Johans
A stellar technical achievement from these talented craftsmen, even if it doesn't fully work for me as a film overall.
Decider
Brett White
A Boy Called Christmas is an entertaining and imaginative journey for kids who don't mind a little darkness in their fairytales.
Fat Guys at the Movies
Kevin Carr
It's sweet and warm. It feels like Christmas and hot cocoa.
Boston Herald
James Verniere
A very pleasant surprise telling of the Santa Claus origin story. Henry Lawfull shines in title role, also Harry Potter alums Maggie Smith and Jim Broadbent and Joel Fry.
Variety
Michael Nordine
"Christmas" is a cut above the usual holiday dross.
San Jose Mercury News
Randy Myers
Holiday-themed films tend to be enjoyable and rote, and rather forgettable. Not so with director/co-writer Gil Kenan's adaptation of Matt Haig's novel of the same title.
RogerEbert.com
Nell Minow
A resplendent Santa Claus origin story with a star-filled cast, sumptuous visuals, and some melancholy details to keep it from being too sugary.
New York Times
Natalia Winkelman
Magic abounds in "A Boy Called Christmas," Netflix's first prestige holiday movie of the season, but pulsing through this winning adventure tale is something even stronger: the immersive power of storytelling.
Los Angeles Times
Michael Ordoña
The solution to the town's malaise is toys, and the comeuppance of the movie's kidnappers and child abusers is they get chocolates and their kids get presents. That doesn't seem right.
Blu-ray.com
Brian Orndorf
An engaging family film that works well with the holiday spirit, approaching the Father Christmas tale from an enjoyably weird angle.
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