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About this movie

Genres:
Animation, Family, Comedy
Language:
English
Running time:
1:37:33
Partner rating:
NO RATING
Released:
Quality:
480 (DVD equivalent)

Cast & Crew

Cast

  1. James McAvoy Arthur
  2. Hugh Laurie Steve
  3. Bill Nighy Grandsanta
  4. Jim Broadbent Santa
  5. Imelda Staunton Mrs. Santa
  6. Ashley Jensen Bryony
  7. Marc Wootton Peter
  8. Laura Linney North Pole Computer
  9. Eva Longoria Chief De Silva
  10. Ramona Marquez Gwen
  11. Michael Palin

Directors

  1. Sarah Smith

Producers

  1. Peter Lord
  2. David Sproxton
  3. Carla Shelley
  4. Steve Pegram

Writers

  1. Sarah Smith
  2. Peter Baynham

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Arthur Christmas

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Take a trip to the North Pole and discover exactly how Santa Claus makes Christmas magic happen every year in this imaginative comedy for the entire family. Produced by Aardman Features in association with Sony Pictures Animation, this fun-filled holiday film introduces viewers to Santa's mischievous son Arthur, who races to complete an important mission in time to ensure that this year's Christmas celebrations will go off without a hitch.

Reviews by Rotten Tomatoes

Scored 'fresh' by Rotten Tomatoes

91%Tomatometer score: 91% positive reviews from professional critics.

percent positive reviews

  1. Positive review
    CJ Johnson, ABC Radio (Australia) There are things you just wouldn't see in a Pixar or Disney movie. For example, one of the main elves has an eyebrow piercing, uncommented on. Even more than that: two of the boy elves kiss... each... Full review External link
  2. Positive review
    David Stratton, The Australian A witty and beautifully designed animated film. Full review External link
  3. Positive review
    Amy Biancolli, San Francisco Chronicle It's as bright and twinkling as a Christmas tree, decked with warmth and humor. Full review External link
  4. Positive review
    Bruce Diones, New Yorker It's busy but buoyant, and it honors the tradition of giving with wit and style. Full review External link
  5. Positive review
    Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor The action is swift and witty, and the 3-D effects are imaginative and not simply tacked on as with so many animated movies these days. Full review External link
  6. Negative review
    Rene Rodriguez, Miami Herald The movie fails utterly at coming up with a story that merits all the eye candy. Full review External link

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