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Arthur Christmas

  • 20112011
  • PGPG
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
63K
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Arthur Christmas (2011)
On Christmas night at the North Pole, Santa's youngest son looks to use his father's high-tech operation for an urgent mission.
Play trailer2:34
8 Videos
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AnimationAdventureComedy
Santa's clumsy son Arthur sets out on a mission with Grandsanta to give out a present they misplaced to a young girl in less than two hours.Santa's clumsy son Arthur sets out on a mission with Grandsanta to give out a present they misplaced to a young girl in less than two hours.Santa's clumsy son Arthur sets out on a mission with Grandsanta to give out a present they misplaced to a young girl in less than two hours.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
63K
YOUR RATING
    • Sarah Smith
    • Barry Cook(co-director)
    • Peter Baynham(screenplay)
    • Sarah Smith(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • James McAvoy(voice)
    • Jim Broadbent(voice)
    • Bill Nighy(voice)
    • Sarah Smith
    • Barry Cook(co-director)
    • Peter Baynham(screenplay)
    • Sarah Smith(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • James McAvoy(voice)
    • Jim Broadbent(voice)
    • Bill Nighy(voice)
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 144User reviews
    • 203Critic reviews
    • 69Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 BAFTA Awards

    Videos8

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    Trailer 2:34
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    No. 1
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    Arthur Christmas: Teaser Trailer
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    Arthur Christmas: Mission: Noel
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    Arthur Christmas: Mission: Noel
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    Arnold Lighting Demo
    Featurette 3:51
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    Photos196

    Ashley Jensen and James McAvoy in Arthur Christmas (2011)
    James McAvoy in Arthur Christmas (2011)
    Jim Broadbent in Arthur Christmas (2011)
    Arthur Christmas (2011)
    James McAvoy in Arthur Christmas (2011)
    James McAvoy and Bill Nighy in Arthur Christmas (2011)
    Arthur Christmas (2011)
    Joan Cusack, Jim Broadbent, Robbie Coltrane, Jane Horrocks, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Ashley Jensen, Hugh Laurie, James McAvoy, Bill Nighy, Andy Serkis, Dominic West, Iain McKee, and Rhys Darby in Arthur Christmas (2011)
    Arthur Christmas (2011)
    Arthur Christmas (2011)
    Arthur Christmas (2011)
    Arthur Christmas (2011)

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    James McAvoy
    James McAvoy
    • Arthur
    • (voice)
    Jim Broadbent
    Jim Broadbent
    • Santa
    • (voice)
    Bill Nighy
    Bill Nighy
    • Grandsanta
    • (voice)
    Hugh Laurie
    Hugh Laurie
    • Steve
    • (voice)
    Imelda Staunton
    Imelda Staunton
    • Mrs Santa
    • (voice)
    Ashley Jensen
    Ashley Jensen
    • Bryony
    • (voice)
    Marc Wootton
    Marc Wootton
    • Peter
    • (voice)
    Laura Linney
    Laura Linney
    • North Pole Computer
    • (voice)
    Eva Longoria
    Eva Longoria
    • Chief De Silva
    • (voice)
    Ramona Marquez
    Ramona Marquez
    • Gwen
    • (voice)
    Michael Palin
    Michael Palin
    • Ernie Clicker
    • (voice)
    Sanjeev Bhaskar
    Sanjeev Bhaskar
    • Lead Elf
    • (voice)
    Robbie Coltrane
    Robbie Coltrane
    • Lead Elf
    • (voice)
    Joan Cusack
    Joan Cusack
    • Lead Elf
    • (voice)
    Rhys Darby
    Rhys Darby
    • Lead Elf
    • (voice)
    Jane Horrocks
    Jane Horrocks
    • Lead Elf
    • (voice)
    Iain McKee
    Iain McKee
    • Lead Elf
    • (voice)
    Andy Serkis
    Andy Serkis
    • Lead Elf
    • (voice)
      • Sarah Smith
      • Barry Cook(co-director)
      • Peter Baynham(screenplay)
      • Sarah Smith(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The creators decided to approach the character design with the idea to make them feel British and quirky, not air-brushed or appealing.
    • Goofs
      Scandinavia celebrates Christmas on the eve of the 24th. So even though Denmark is apparently Santa's first stop on Christmas night, the children would have long since unwrapped their presents when he got there.
    • Quotes

      Grandsanta: You were right, Arthur. It doesn't matter how Santa's gift gets there. Doesn't even matter if it's Mr. Postman in his spaceship.

      Arthur: As long as it gets there.

      Grandsanta: You made it happen, lad! No one got left out.

    • Crazy credits
      After the end of the credits, there is a seven second scene, all in black silhouette on a blue background. One of the elf-lowering-cables descends, pauses, then lifts up an elf, who proceeds to throw snowballs at the screen until it's all black.
    • Alternate versions
      Also shown in 3D version.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Big Picture: November 2011 (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town
      Written by J. Fred Coots and Haven Gillespie
      Published by EMI Music Publishing Ltd. and Larry Spier Music LLC o/b/o Haven Gillespie Music Publishing
      Produced by Christopher Stewart (as C. "Tricky" Stewart) and Aaron Pearce
      Vocals produced by Kuk Harrell
      Background vocals by Kuk Harrell and Bryan Jackson
      Performed by Justin Bieber
      Justin Bieber appears courtesy of RBMG/Island/Def Jam Music Group
      Contains portions of "ABC"
      Written by Fonce Mizell (as Alphonso Mizell), Freddie Perren, Deke Richards and Berry Gordy (as Berry Gordy Jr.)
      Published by Jobete Music Co., Inc.
      Contains portions of "I Want You Back"
      Written by Fonce Mizell (as Alphonso Mizell), Freddie Perren, Deke Richards and Berry Gordy (as Berry Gordy Jr.)
      Published by Jobete Music Co., Inc.

    User reviews144

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    7/10
    Was fun, enjoyable and just at the right level.
    Okay for me, it was simple but perfection! Simple storyline, great animation, great characters! This movie is what Children Animation should be like! The movie was not bad and it also had a nice theme to it. The bad guys weren't to violent or vicious like other children animation. But if you think about it there were not really any bad guys at all. There were only a few violent moments (explosion of 'Eve') and I thought at one moment the older brother was going to do something bad but it kept to the innocence. Great movie for young kids and older viewers looking for a calm, fun night to enjoy! Great work to everyone who were involved.
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    • Dec 11, 2011

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    • What kind of fuel does the "S1" run on?
    • Is Santa's sleigh really Called "Evie"?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 23, 2011 (United States)
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
      • Official Facebook
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      • English
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    • Production companies
      • Aardman Animations
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Sony Pictures Animation
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    • 1 hour 37 minutes
      • Color
      • SDDS
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Digital

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