Arthur Christmas
"Ever wonder how 2 Billion presents get delivered all in 1 night?"
Originally released in 2011. Arthur Christmas is a drama/animation film. directed by Sarah Smith.
Starring James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie, and Bill Nighy
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 10, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (1,594 votes)
Budget
$10M
Production budget
Box Office
$151.3M
15.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
James McAvoy
as Arthur (voice)
Hugh Laurie
as Steve (voice)
Bill Nighy
as Grandsanta (voice)
Jim Broadbent
as Santa (voice)
Imelda Staunton
as Mrs Santa (voice)
Ashley Jensen
as Bryony (voice)
Marc Wootton
as Peter (voice)
Laura Linney
as North Pole Computer (voice)
Eva Longoria
as Chief De Silva (voice)
Ramona Marquez
as Gwen (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Revenue
- $151,300,000
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
- Sony Pictures Animation
- Aardman
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arthur Christmas about?
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 t...
Who directed Arthur Christmas?
Arthur Christmas was directed by Sarah Smith.
How long is Arthur Christmas?
Arthur Christmas has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Arthur Christmas released?
Arthur Christmas was released on November 10, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Arthur Christmas?
The main cast of Arthur Christmas includes James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie, Bill Nighy, Jim Broadbent, Imelda Staunton.
Is Arthur Christmas worth watching?
Arthur Christmas has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 1,594 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.