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Arthur Christmas

  • 20112011
  • PGPG
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
59K
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POPULARITY
15,158
2,233
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
59K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
15,158
2,233
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Directors
      • Sarah Smith
      • Barry Cook
    • Writers
      • Peter Baynham(screenplay)
      • Sarah Smith(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • James McAvoy(voice)
      • Jim Broadbent(voice)
      • Bill Nighy(voice)
    Top credits
    • Directors
      • Sarah Smith
      • Barry Cook
    • Writers
      • Peter Baynham(screenplay)
      • Sarah Smith(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • James McAvoy(voice)
      • Jim Broadbent(voice)
      • Bill Nighy(voice)
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 141User reviews
    • 203Critic reviews
    • 69Metascore
    • Nominated for 2 BAFTA Awards
      • 3 wins & 23 nominations total

    Videos8

    Trailer No. 2
    Trailer 2:34
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    No. 1
    Trailer 1:24
    No. 1
    Arthur Christmas: Teaser Trailer
    Trailer 1:30
    Arthur Christmas: Teaser Trailer
    Arthur Christmas: Mission: Noel
    Clip 1:30
    Arthur Christmas: Mission: Noel
    Arthur Christmas: Mission: Noel
    Clip 0:44
    Arthur Christmas: Mission: Noel
    Arthur Christmas: Mission: Noel
    Clip 0:57
    Arthur Christmas: Mission: Noel
    Arthur Christmas: Mission: Noel
    Clip 0:44
    Arthur Christmas: Mission: Noel
    Arnold Lighting Demo
    Featurette 3:51
    Arnold Lighting Demo

    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)
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    Arthur Christmas (2011)
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    Arthur Christmas (2011)

    Top cast

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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(screenplay)
      • Sarah Smith(screenplay)
    • 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 reviews141

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Not only for Christmas
    It's funny that some of the Oscar nominated movies were not as good as this. The animated movie section could have done with a movie like this. It has more than a little heart and it is a really good movie. I liked the 3-D too, but it's not really important. Because the movie works with it and without it.

    When the movie started (I knew the general idea through the trailer), I did wonder how'd they make a feature length movie out of it. I wouldn't say I was afraid, they'd just fill the running time with smaller benign things, but I didn't really believe in it. I was so wrong. The movie always has something up its sleeve and it works perfectly. Great characters, great comedy and a heart that is so sweet it might be made out of sugar!
    helpful•8
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    • kosmasp
    • Mar 23, 2012

    FAQ9

    • What size is the S1?
    • 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)
    • 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
      • $147,421,719
    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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