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Arthur Christmas
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Arthur Christmas

2011 · 97 min Drama Animation Family Comedy
6.8 / 10 · TMDB

For hundreds of years, the Claus family has delegated the title "Santa" to a chosen few of its members, which can be passed down upon retirement. Each Christmas, Santa and his vast army of highly trained elves produce gifts and distribute them around the world in a one-night high-tech operation. However, when one of 600 million children to receive a gift from Santa on Christmas Eve is missed, it is deemed ‘acceptable’ to all but one—Arthur Claus, the current Santa’s misfit son deemed ineligible for the title, who executes an unauthorised rookie mission to get the last present halfway around the globe before dawn on Christmas morning.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director doesn't push the comedy pedal — lets the scene develop at its own pace. The comedic effect arises naturally, without cuing the audience.

If you're looking for light cinema for an evening — this is it. If you're looking for something that'll change your perspective on life — keep scrolling.

For those who can appreciate simple pleasure without overthinking it.

Director: Sarah Smith

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Friday evening with food and company. Doesn't require close attention — works as background too.

🎭 Cast

James McAvoy

James McAvoy

Arthur (voice)

Hugh Laurie

Hugh Laurie

Steve (voice)

Bill Nighy

Bill Nighy

Grandsanta (voice)

Jim Broadbent

Jim Broadbent

Santa (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)

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