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Arthur Christmas

  • 2011
  • PG
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
70K
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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.
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Computer AnimationHoliday AnimationHoliday ComedyHoliday FamilyAdventureAnimationComedyDramaFamilyFantasy

Santa's clumsy son Arthur sets out on a mission with Grandsanta to give out a misplaced present to a young girl in less than two hours on Christmas Day.Santa's clumsy son Arthur sets out on a mission with Grandsanta to give out a misplaced present to a young girl in less than two hours on Christmas Day.Santa's clumsy son Arthur sets out on a mission with Grandsanta to give out a misplaced present to a young girl in less than two hours on Christmas Day.

  • Directors
    • Sarah Smith
    • Barry Cook
  • Writers
    • Peter Baynham
    • Sarah Smith
  • Stars
    • James McAvoy
    • Jim Broadbent
    • Bill Nighy
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    70K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Sarah Smith
      • Barry Cook
    • Writers
      • Peter Baynham
      • Sarah Smith
    • Stars
      • James McAvoy
      • Jim Broadbent
      • Bill Nighy
    • 147User reviews
    • 209Critic reviews
    • 69Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 BAFTA Awards
      • 3 wins & 23 nominations total

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    Top cast47

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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
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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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 reviews147

    Featured review
    7/10

    Solid family fare

    Took this one in at the 2nd run theatre this afternoon with my 5 year old son and 3 year old daughter.

    I think that for the most part, they enjoyed it though I think the humour and writing may have actually fit for a bit older crowd.

    To be honest my wife and i were both surprised how entertaining WE found the film. The prattling one-liners from Grandsanta were hilarious!

    And the whole high-tech concept applied to Santa does probably the best job yet at coming across with a conceivable plan for how Santa pulls it all off in one night.

    I think in a couple of years my kids may appreciate it even more, as they get old enough to understand some of the more sophisticated humour.

    At any rate, a surprisingly cute Christmas flick.
    • drew_atreides
    • Feb 19, 2012
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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
      • Operación Regalo
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Sony Pictures Animation
      • Aardman Animations
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    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
      • $151,133,654
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech 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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