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Arthur Christmas

  • 2011
  • PG
  • 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
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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.

  • Directors
    • Sarah Smith
    • Barry Cook
  • Writers
    • Peter Baynham
    • Sarah Smith
  • Stars
    • James McAvoy
    • Jim Broadbent
    • Bill Nighy
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    63K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Sarah Smith
      • Barry Cook
    • Writers
      • Peter Baynham
      • Sarah Smith
    • Stars
      • James McAvoy
      • Jim Broadbent
      • Bill Nighy
    • 144User reviews
    • 203Critic reviews
    • 69Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 BAFTA Awards
      • 3 wins & 23 nominations total

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    Arthur Christmas: Teaser Trailer
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    Arthur Christmas: Mission: Noel
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    Arthur Christmas: Waker Scene
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    Arthur Christmas: Elf Delivery
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    Arthur Christmas: Thank You For Your Letter
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    Arthur Christmas: Invasion
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    Arthur Christmas: Sleigh Montage
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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)
    • Directors
      • Sarah Smith
      • Barry Cook
    • Writers
      • Peter Baynham
      • Sarah Smith
    • 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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    Featured review
    8/10
    Fantastic Christmas film. In fact, fantastic film. Full Stop
    Arthur Christmas is one of those rare computer generated films which is lucky enough to have things in common with such greats as Toy Story and Shrek, i.e. it can be watched on many levels and therefore enjoyed by both adults and children.

    It tells the (very British) story of Father Christmas' operation and how he, and his family, plus an army of highly-trained elves, delivers presents to all the boys and girls on one night. However, his family-run business hits a rocky patch when one little girl is accidentally missed out, threatening to ruin Father Christmas' good name in the process. Step up Arthur (youngest son of Father) Christmas, who with the help of an elf with an obsession of wrapping things in pretty paper and bows, plus his aging (and slightly senile) Grandfather (aka 'Grand Santa') set about making the one last drop on Christmas Eve in which to get the present to the girl before she wakes up and thinks Father Christmas has forgotten about her.

    It's not a particularly complicated story and, on hearing about it, I first wondered how much mileage could be made out of it. The trailer looks impressive, but sometimes they squeeze all the best gags into the ninety second trailer and there's nothing left for the film itself. Luckily, this is not the case. The story is truly charming. It highlights the best of British (vocal) acting talent and weaves it into a heartfelt story about family at Christmas with jokes that will make children chuckle, while others will go straight over their heads for 'parents only' to enjoy.

    I'm no fan of Christmas. I think it's over-hyped, expensive and too commercial. Many a Christmas ever I've locked out the three well-meaning ghosts, but Arthur Christmas even managed to make me feel almost festive - an emotion that Dudley Moore couldn't even manage in his Father Christmas movie. That's how good Arthur Christmas really is (unless I'm experiencing a mid life crisis a few years early).
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 23, 2011 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Arthur Christmas in 3D
    • Production companies
      • Aardman Animations
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Sony Pictures Animation
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $100,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $46,462,469
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $12,068,931
      • Nov 27, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $151,257,160
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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